Berberine is an emerging weight loss supplement that is gaining popularity due to its powerful effects on insulin, muscle mass, and an enzyme called AMPK. Research shows berberine can potentially help with weight loss through these mechanisms. Its effects are so profound that berberine has been compared to the prescription diabetes medication metformin. While berberine … Read more
Insulin resistance is a silent yet deadly condition that affects one in three Americans. It is a precursor to a host of life-threatening diseases, including strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, arthritis, and cancer. While medical professionals rely on lists of criteria to diagnose this condition, we delve into the root causes of insulin … Read more
SIBO, or small intestine bacterial overgrowth, is a condition where bacteria that should normally be found only in the colon end up populating the small intestine. This leads to gas, bloating, and other digestive issues. What is SIBO? The small intestine is designed to absorb nutrients, not host large amounts of bacteria. When bacteria overgrow … Read more