Yusupov Shares Insight with Clean Plates
The nutrition and wellness site聽聽featured insight from NYITCOM Assistant Professor聽Eleanor Yusupov, D.O.,聽in an article about berberine. While the plant-based supplement聽has been generating buzz with the nickname
“Nature鈥檚 Ozempic,鈥� Yusupov, a board-certified obesity medicine physician, explains that using berberine does not come without side effects.聽
鈥淏erberine can be harmful to newborns because of the possible buildup of bilirubin in the brain. Because of this, it should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to possible harm to the baby,鈥� says Yusupov, who adds that the supplement can interact with certain medications, including cyclosporine.
In addition, unlike prescription medications, supplements in the U.S. are not strictly regulated and can sometimes contain harmful impurities. Given this, Yusupov calls for additional high-quality studies to verify berberine’s safety and efficacy.