(sometimes) There's another similarity between berberine and semaglutide (the unbranded chemical name of Ozempic), but they don't always behave the same
On a chemical level, they also encourage the body to release higher levels of insulin during high blood sugar episodes, providing a powerful positive effect for users with Type 2 diabetes
However, an Eli Lilly study that identified chemical impurities in tirzepatide compounded with vitamin B12 shows that these are unapproved drugs with uncertain safety
Compounded semaglutide products are not FDA-approved and may have different excipient profiles and reaction patterns
Incidence of new onset type 2 diabetes in adults living with obesity treated with tirzepatide or semaglutide: real world evidence from an international retrospective cohort study
If youre taking diabetes medications, please discuss this with your prescribing doctor before starting a GLP-1, as your diabetes medications may need to be adjusted as you lose weight