You might have heard the buzz around berberine, often referred to as “nature&#39;s Ozempic”.   Berberine is a powerhouse for many things, from reducing inflammation to regulating blood sugar levels. Tune in to hear which benefits the science supports (and the surprising ones it doesn’t) and get a simple dosing guide.  And if you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!   Watch/Read Next…   Diets Debunked: The Noom Program: https://drruscio.com/noom-debunked/    Diets Debunked: Weight Watchers: https://drruscio.com/weight-watchers/    Genetic Testing for Weight Loss Isn’t Worth it. Here’s what is: https://drruscio.com/genetic-testing-for-weight-loss/    How to Heal Your Gut Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/       Timestamps 00:00 Intro  01:00 What is berberine?  01:37 Weight loss 02:34 Cholesterol 05:52 Blood sugar  08:47 Gut health  11:15 SIBO  12:53 Berberine dosing guide    Featured Studies    Biological properties and clinical applications of berberine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32335802/   Berberine: Botanical Occurrence, Traditional Uses, Extraction Methods, and Relevance in Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Hepatic, and Renal Disorders: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30186157/    The Effect of Berberine on Reproduction and Metabolism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31915452/   The effect of berberine supplementation on obesity parameters, inflammation and liver function enzymes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32690176/   The effect of berberine supplementation on lipid profile and obesity indices: An umbrella review of meta-analysis:  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213434423000361    Berberine decreases plasma triglyceride levels and upregulates hepatic TRIB1 in LDLR wild type mice and in LDLR deficient mice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31666640/    Berberine decreases cholesterol levels in rats through multiple mechanisms, including inhibition of cholesterol absorption: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25002181/   Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine for the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36941490/   Efficacy and Safety of Berberine Alone or Combined with Statins for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31094214/   The Effect of Berberine on Metabolic Profiles in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34956436/   Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine on Glycemic and Insulin-Related Traits: a S

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