And a review of studies found that people taking berberine for at least 8 weeks lost a significant amount of weightnotably around their wasitlineand also saw improvements in cholesterol and blood sugar levels
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According to Circana, 61% of GLP-1 users take the drug to lose weight, while 37% use it to help manage a condition like diabetes, and 35% take it because they want to feel healthier
If weight remains stable for several months, they may try further reduction
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