Berberine
Millions Struggle with Glucose Management Worldwide
As carbohydrates and sugar become an even larger part of the modern diet, more people than ever are at risk of developing elevated blood glucose levels. Unfortunately, the signs of high blood sugar, fatigue and frequent feelings of thirst and hunger, can be mild and easily overlooked. A healthy glucose metabolism responds to food consumption ...
Taking Charge of Metabolic Health
Blood sugar concerns and metabolic health have moved beyond diabetic patients. Type 2 diabetes—the usual focus when talking about adult diabetes—used to be extremely rare until the modern diet and lifestyle were introduced. It is estimated about one-third of Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. According to Jacob Teitelbaum, a medical doctor and author (From Fatigued ...
Obesity Rates in U.S. May Be Declining, Survey Says
According to new data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the obesity rate in the United States dropped by roughly two percentage points between 2020 and 2023. There is no direct evidence that links the declining rates with the growing popularity of GLP-1 prescription weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and ...
SNEDS: The Ultimate Delivery System for Nutraceuticals
Nutraceuticals, including compounds such as resveratrol, berberine, curcumin and ellagic acid, etc., have gained popularity over the past several decades for their potential health benefits. However, despite their promise, poor nutrient bioavailability has remained a major challenge in effectively harnessing their therapeutic potential. This article will examine the issues surrounding poor nutraceutical bioavailability, including the ...
NOW Reveals Quality Issues From “No Name” Berberine Brands
On Dec. 19, NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) once again identified quality failing through its testing system. In the most recent round of testing, NOW said it examined more than 30 berberine products from “no name” brands sold on both Amazon and Walmart. Berberine is one of the highest trending dietary supplements on social media ...
About Gout … Ouch!
I had heard of gout before I went into health care. I thought of it as an old man’s disease, caused by eating and drinking to excess, because that is how it was described in history books. In fact, they called it “rich man’s disease” because only the wealthy could afford to eat and drink ...
Polyphenols
What Are Polyphenols? You would have to be living under a health rock to miss the notion that fruits and vegetables are advantageous for your health, but have you ever stopped to think about why? Sure, we know that they provide vitamins and minerals, they are not processed, and they are a great source of ...
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