Bah-Bah-Bah, Bah-Bah-Berberine

Is this popular dietary supplement really a sound substitute for the weight-loss and diabetes drug Ozempic?

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Berberine—a compound extracted from a variety of plants, including barberry, goldenseal, and tree turmeric—has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, mostly to treat gastrointestinal issues. But now it’s become a popular supplement that’s being touted as â€...