Berberine became a ‘wellness trend’ amid all the whispers in online health forums and wellness groups, with a few health enthusiasts calling it “the next big thing.” And just like that, berberine, a golden-yellow compound long used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, was everywhere. Dubbed ‘nature’s Ozempic’, the plant-based supplement promised better metabolism, blood sugar control, and even weight loss. But does berberine really deserve the comparison, or is it another overhyped shortcut in our ever-growing pursuit of metabolic perfection?

Ancient roots

Berberine is not new. Extracted from plants such as barberry, goldenseal, and tree turmeric, it has a centuries-long history in traditional healing. Its resurgence in today’s day and time, however, owes much to the global fascination with

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