Heterocyclic Compounds: News and Research on Berberine

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Metformin's real power may be in the gut

For decades, physicians and scientists thought metformin, the leading type 2 diabetes medication taken by millions worldwide, mainly targets the liver to suppress glucose production. But a new Northwestern University study ...

Berberine as a natural Ozempic? An analysis of a popular myth

In recent years, berberine has increasingly appeared in the public sphere as a "natural way" to improve metabolism. In social media, it is sometimes compared to incretin drugs and even referred to as "plant-based Ozempic." ...