
Talking with Docs: Nature’s Ozempic?
Physionic
Jan 10, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Leverage Ozempic to enhance satiety for weight loss
From a weight loss perspective, Ozempic binds to your brain cells to increase the feeling of satiety, which is a key part of its mechanism.
Utilize berberine to enhance insulin sensitivity through mitochondrial activation
Berberine does not activate the key enzyme AMPK directly, but rather affects the cell's mitochondria, which then activate AMPK to increase insulin sensitivity.
Understand limitations of herbal supplement research funding
Studies on herbal supplements like Berberine are often smaller because, unlike pharmaceutical giants, 'big herb' lacks the financial resources to fund massive clinical trials.
Utilize berberine for weight loss comparable to metformin
At least one placebo-controlled study indicated that Berberine led to a weight loss comparable to the well-known diabetes drug Metformin.
Focus on waist reduction with berberine, not overall weight loss
A meta-analysis on Berberine found no significant overall weight loss effect, but did show a reduction in waist circumference, suggesting an impact on fat loss and body composition.
Recognize berberine's limited effects for specific conditions
Unlike GLP-1 drugs that work for nearly everyone, Berberine's positive effects are often limited to trials involving people with specific conditions like PCOS or metabolic syndrome.
Boost GLP-1 release by increasing dietary fiber intake
Gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber into short-chain fatty acids, which then stimulate the release of the satiety hormone GLP-1, explaining one reason why fiber makes you feel full.
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