After the Ozempic drug, another supplement named Berberine is garnering massive attention on social media. It is being termed as a natural weight loss option and people are comparing it to Ozempic while claiming that it is a less expensive supplement that helped them lose weight. Notably, the #berberine on TikTok has amassed more than 69 million views and several social media users are vouching for it. However, experts have warned about this supplement and said that the FDA doesn't regulate supplements like berberine.The supplement is currently being used for weight loss. The drug is a part of a group of alkaloids and the supplement is a natural compound that is found in several plantsIt has been popular in age-old medical methods and even has been an important medical drug in traditional Chinese medicine. The supplement's use was previously limited to treating diarrhea and other gastric issues.There are several studies about whether this supplement can help with weight loss or not. In an analysis that was published in Frontiers in Nutrition in 2022, it was mentioned:"It may help boost metabolism, which could lead to small amounts of weight loss."Elizabeth Bradley, MD, functional medicine specialist, told Cleveland clinic that:"diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure are all risk factors for heart disease. When berberine improves those factors, it can directly affect your heart health."However, as mentioned earlier, the supplement hasn't been regulated by FDA.Social media users vouched for berberine and said that this supplement has benefitsInternet users have now moved from talking about ozempic to 'natural ozempic' and they are terming the latter supplement more useful. Some users who have used the supplement to treat other health ailments are now worries that its prices may shoot up due to it being in the news lately.Friends of Dr. Grouf, Ph.D.@friendsofgrouf@ToddEBear olive leaf+ berberine outperform any diabetes drug and have a thousand other benefits as well186@ToddEBear olive leaf+ berberine outperform any diabetes drug and have a thousand other benefits as wellxandypants@WomenForhydrox1I've been using berberine (& before that, barberry extract) for urinary health off & on for yearsApparently people are using it as a diet pill now??2I've been using berberine (& before that, barberry extract) for urinary health off & on for yearsApparently people are using it as a diet pill now??chicken 🥚🐣🐥@highcheyyHas anyone ever tried berberine? Does it work?11Has anyone ever tried berberine? Does it work?Norene🌹🌹🔥🔥@NNungester@TheLancet @TheLancetInfDis Berberine works like metformin....worth a try.122@TheLancet @TheLancetInfDis Berberine works like metformin....worth a try.WyldKR@WyldKRThere are articles stating Berberine is nature’s Ozempic for weight loss.I don’t know anything about that pharmaceutical.I do know a great plant with Berberine I use in exchange for Goldenseal This plant is Mahonia spp. AKA Oregon Grape, Yerba de Sangre.Berberine in the rootThere are articles stating Berberine is nature’s Ozempic for weight loss.I don’t know anything about that pharmaceutical.I do know a great plant with Berberine I use in exchange for Goldenseal This plant is Mahonia spp. AKA Oregon Grape, Yerba de Sangre.Berberine in the root https://t.co/o6rekyGo4G🦋@flotweeetsTrying to source Berberine over 1000mg is a mythTrying to source Berberine over 1000mg is a mythLayla@c1garettedietStarted taking berberineStarted taking berberineRetired Hoodrat😛@ThThThThThickI might start up taking Berberine againI might start up taking Berberine againMrToad28@VALUBULL28@zeynep This guy makes case for Berberine>Metforman ..but it can cause low blood sugar in some and might not play well with other medstwitter.com/internetuserf1…Dr. Michael@internetuserf12The reason #Metformin prevents #LongCovid is because it prevents the first thing that goes wrong: increased gluconeogenesis in the post-acute phase. HOWEVER, metformin causes lactic acidosis which could prove dangerous in the post-acute phase. Berberine is a much better option...131The reason #Metformin prevents #LongCovid is because it prevents the first thing that goes wrong: increased gluconeogenesis in the post-acute phase. HOWEVER, metformin causes lactic acidosis which could prove dangerous in the post-acute phase. Berberine is a much better option... https://t.co/88X0jfnGgT@zeynep This guy makes case for Berberine>Metforman ..but it can cause low blood sugar in some and might not play well with other medstwitter.com/internetuserf1…How berberine works and its side effects: ExplainedCleveland Clinic's official website explains what happens to a person when they take the supplement as a pill or powder. When one consumes it, the supplement enters the bloodstream and goes to the cells, and binds to different molecules. The most common side effects of the supplement include constipation, nausea, and diarrhea in some cases as well. Dr Bradley told Cleveland Clinic that if people are going for this supplement they should keep a few things in mind including that this supplement is not regulated by FDA. Other than this, it requires you to follow a strict dosage regime.