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How many are aware of what berberine is? Also called as nature`s Ozempic, berberine is a compound belonging to the alkaloid group that is present naturally in plants like European barberry, phellodendron etc. Point to be noted is that it is bitter in taste and is yellowish in colour. It is true that its use can be traced to traditional Chinese medicine or TCM. Working mechanism of berberine in our body: Berberine would activate an enzyme present in the cells called AMPK or activated protein kinase. It must be taken into note that metabolism would be regulated and also the energy levels by this AMPK. Various health benefits of berberine are Lowers blood sugar in us: These days, many people have increased blood sugar levels or diabetes in them. It must be noted that berberine has the ability to lower blood sugar levels. Therefore, those with type 2 diabetes or those having risk of developing it would be benefited. Improves cholesterol: Bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides would get lowered and good cholesterol or HDL would get increased due to berberine. This would also support heart health in us. Helps in weight loss: It can be a superb weight loss supplement. This has been proved by research studies also. By improving metabolism and by reducing fat storage, berberine would help us in weight loss. Inflammation gets lowered: It has been brought out by the doctors that berberine has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in it. This would lower the inflammation in us and protect us against cell damage. Point is that berberine reduces oxidative stress, minimises the inflammatory protein production and promotes immune regulation. Reduces depression symptoms:  It has been revealed by some studies that berberine might also lower depression symptoms in us. Other benefits of berberine are Berberine might reduce the growth of various types of cancer plus reduce the growth of microorganisms like virus, bacteria and fungi etc. Those with heart failure coululd feel delighted because berberine has the ability to prevent death in these patients also.

It`s not only about eating less but also eating right!! This is regarding dieting many women follow these days. Truth is that cutting calories intake, skipping indulgences and trying to eat clean won`t be enough for those women who are dieting. The unknowingly made mistakes by many women these days regarding food intake would slow down metabolism, drain energy and might even result in unhealthy weight increase in them. So, please be careful and take care of your health. Some common mistakes women make regarding dieting are Relying on low calorie diet: Bitter truth is that packaged foods have sugars, sodium and refined carbohydrates and these would increase hunger. Though these foods might appear healthy but they would create issues in weight loss efforts taken by the women. It is superb to choose whole nutrient dense foods that would curb hunger and improve overall health. Vitamins, minerals etc would be provided in plenty by whole nutrient foods. Cutting out all carbohydrates: Energy in women would get drained, hormones would get disrupted and recovery would get affected when they consume an extremely low carbohydrate diet. Women must not completely cut off carbohydrates intake as it would lead to certain side effects in them. It is good to eat whole carbohydrate foods like millets, oats, fruits etc for sustained energy and overall health etc. Avoiding healthy fats: Women would not get the much needed fatty acids if they avoid healthy fats like oils, nuts and seeds etc. For the production of hormones and for good skin health, fatty acids in healthy fats are important. Intake of chia seeds, flaxseeds, almonds etc are very essential for women. The overall health of women would get better by the presence of omega 3 fatty acids present in these foods. Skipping meals or fasting long etc: Women could overeat and they could have stress hormones increase and poor metabolism etc if they skip meals without proper planning. For sustaining energy levels and for metabolism, it is necessary to eat balanced meals at regular intervals. Stress would be reduced and overall well being would be there by eating regular meals. Ignoring micronutrients: For optimal body functions, micronutrients are very much needed. Therefore, women mustn`t igngnore micronutrients at any cost. Bitter fact is that eating just calories and macronutrients would lead to gaps in minerals and vitamins. Women must consume greens, seeds for the sake of micronutrients.