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FDA-Approved Weight Loss Medication: Right For You?

Excess weight and weight gain is often seen by our society as a failure and lack of willpower, but in reality it’s really a very complex disease. Excess weight is...

Excess weight and weight gain is often seen by our society as a failure and lack of willpower, but in reality it’s really a very complex disease. Excess weight is a combination of genetic, social, behavioral, physiological, lifestyle and metabolic factors. And while it is complex, science and medicine have new tools to help patients lose weight, reverse and prevent future disease, and gain metabolic health. One of those very effective tools is the development of FDA-approved medications for weight loss.

While a holistic approach to weight loss is recommended, one that incorporates nutrition, lifestyle and fitness, medications can often be a very effective part of the weight loss and maintenance puzzle. Check out the video below for more information about of FDA-approved weight loss medications and to access whether or not they might be a good fit for you.

Want more information? Click here to download SoWell Health’s Guide to FDA-Approved Weight Loss Medication to learn more about what medication is available, how it works, the side-effects and more.

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Berberine Benefits

Balance your blood sugar. Balance your weight. Balance your gut.

Berberine has been used for a long time in Ayurveda and Ancient Chinese Medicine traditions, and is a heavily-researched ingredient. As of 2019, there were 77 clinical studies evaluating its efficacy! 

Here's what it does best: 

Blood Sugar Regulation

  • In a study involving 80 adults, those who took 1.2 grams of berberine daily for a month showed support for normal fasting and after-meal blood glucose levels compared to a placebo group receiving usual care. [1]

  • Another study with 136 females with PCOS found that 1 gram of berberine per day supported normal fasting blood glucose levels when compared to medications and another dietary supplement. [2]

  • A meta-analysis of 47 clinical trials confirmed that berberine supplementation helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels. [3]

Weight Management

    • The same study with 136 females with PCOS revealed that 1 gram of berberine per day supported healthy weight compared to medications and another dietary supplement. [2]

    • The meta-analysis mentioned earlier showed that berberine supplementation, when taken for at least 8 weeks, supports healthy weight. [3]

    Gastrointestinal Microbial Balance

    • Experimental studies have demonstrated that berberine enriches populations of gut microbes producing butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid known to support gut barrier function. [4] [5]
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    2. Mishrea, Verma and Jaduan. Cureus. 2022;14(1):e21781. PMID: 35251841
    3. Zamani et al. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2022;9:1013055. PMID: 36313096
    4. Wang et al. Metabolism. 2017;70:72-84. PMID: 28403947 
    5. Sun et al. Obe Facts. 2017;9(6):365-378. PMID: 27898425
    6. Guilloteau. Nutr Res Rev. 2010;23(2):366-84. PMID: 2093716

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