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Berberine: Experts warn ‘nature’s Ozempic’ not worth its weight

By Gabrielle M. Etzel
Published June 4, 2023 10:00am ET
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Berberine: Experts warn ‘nature’s Ozempic’ not worth its weight
Insulin can cost an uninsured patient between $120 to $400 per month. By comparison, some generics would only cost about $4. (AP Photo) | Reed Saxon


Weight loss drugs are prime candidates for popular fads, but few have been as disruptive to the healthcare system as the obsession with Ozempic, a Type II diabetes medication.

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