Berberine Side Effects #shorts

Dr. Janine shares some of the side effects of berberine. She explains that berberine is an alkaloid found in the roots, leaves, stems, and barks of plants like barberry, and Oregon grapes. Berberine has been shown to help lower blood sugar and HbA1C levels and could be as effective as some diabetes medicines. It has also been found to be helpful with weight loss, been nicknamed the natural Ozempic, but there are some drawbacks. Dr. Janine looks at how berberine can be dangerous during pregnancy and breastfeeding and does interact with many drugs. Dr. Janine prefers herbal medicines like African wild mango seed, Gymnema Sylvestre, and muscadine grape skins instead. Follow for more natural health tips.