How to Use berberine in a Sentence

berberine

noun
  • The use of berberine has also been linked to the purge of other microorganisms that can create buildup, including bacteria and parasites.
    Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Pay attention to what else is mixed in with your berberine, Paulvin says.
    Ned Doyle, Robb Report, 19 July 2023
  • In this June 2020 study, researchers analyzed the effects of berberine on blood sugar and weight loss.
    Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2021
  • Barberry is rich with berberine, helping to eliminate the excess fat that is stored on the body.
    Brian Patrick, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2021
  • What to know about berberine, the trending weight loss supplement After flurry of recalls, are eye drops safe to use?
    Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 7 June 2023
  • Amid all this hoopla, one specific claim about berberine got my attention.
    WIRED, 31 July 2023
  • The way metformin and berberine are treated makes this false dichotomy obvious.
    WIRED, 31 July 2023
  • Users say berberine helps curb appetite and improve blood sugar levels, resulting in weight loss.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 1 June 2023
  • The reason berberine does not have the same exact effect as Ozempic is because its mechanism of action is different, Kroon said.
    Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 8 June 2023
  • While Ozempic and Wegovy are in short supply and can cost $1,000 or more out of pocket, berberine appears to be widely available online, is much cheaper and doesn’t require a prescription.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 1 June 2023
  • Smaller trials showed benefit with the supplements berberine and whey protein.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 May 2022
  • Some small trials have shown that berberine, a yellow compound extracted from many shrubs including barberry -- from which comes its name -- can improve both cholesterol and blood sugar.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 6 Dec. 2021
  • People who are considering berberine should consult with their healthcare provider before trying it.
    Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 8 June 2023
  • These include chromium, berberine and cinnamon, among others.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Before taking a weight loss drug, Michaels suggests looking into supplements like berberine and yerba mate tea as alternatives.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Numerous studies have shown the effects of natural compounds, such as berberine, an analog of metformin, on improvement of metabolic health, control of lipids, and disease prevention.
    Nathan Price, Scientific American, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Whittel also recommends taking glow-boosting polyphenol supplements (such as berberine and curcumin).
    Gretchen Röehrs, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Mar. 2018
  • For example, berberine has many drug interactions, and some herbs may interfere with the effectiveness or negatively impact symptoms for those taking blood pressure or blood sugar medications.
    Casey Seiden, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The diet pill contains berberine, chromium, cinnamon, and other ingredients typically found in diabetes supplements – not diet pills.
    Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2021
  • Cinnamon may the second most popular diabetes supplement ingredient behind berberine.
    Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2021

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