Is Berberine Really "Nature's Ozempic"? | Here's what you need to know [green coffee diet pills]

Is Berberine Really "Nature's Ozempic"? | Here's what you need to know [green coffee diet pills]

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🔔 Subscribe for more evidence-based health content! Berberine has been called "nature's Ozempic" all over social media, with people claiming it can replicate the effects of GLP-1 medications. But is there any truth to these claims? 🤔 In this video, I break down what berberine actually is, how it works in your body, and what the research really shows about its effects on blood sugar, weight loss, and cholesterol. What I found: ✅ Berberine does have legitimate benefits for blood sugar control (can reduce HbA1c by ~0.73%) ✅ It can stimulate some natural GLP-1 release from intestinal cells ✅ Weight loss effects are modest (~2kg over 8-12 weeks) ✅ Extremely poor bioavailability (only 0.37-5% absorbed) ✅ Works primarily through gut microbiome changes, not systemic absorption However, comparing berberine to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic is misleading. The mechanisms are completely different, and the weight loss effects are nowhere near comparable (2kg vs 15%+ body weight loss with GLP-1 drugs). While berberine has research-backed benefits for metabolic health, it's not a replacement for prescription medications. If you need significant weight loss or diabetes management, please consult your doctor rather than relying on supplements with modest effects! 💊 The "nature's Ozempic" trend takes advantage of people looking for affordable alternatives to expensive medications, but the science doesn't support these dramatic comparisons. I hope this video helped clear things up, if you have any questions please comment below. See you in the next video and until then, keep playing the long game. 1:10 What is Berberine 3:41 How Berberine Works (AMPK & GLP-1 Effects) 6:03 What the Research Actually Shows 14:09 Final Verdict A little bit about me: My name is Kamini, I have a bachelor of pharmacy with first class honours from Curtin University. I am currently working as a registered pharmacist, while completing a master of Human Nutrition. As I go through my work and studies, I am continuously learning new things and this channel is where I pass on my learnings and knowledge to anyone that is interested so that we can all play the long game that is health, together.