I recently shared about berberine, a natural compound that supports fat metabolism and improves insulin sensitivity in a way similar to metformin. Since then, I’ve been asked whether eating barberries can provide a natural source of berberine. Barberries do contain berberine, usually around 5–7 percent, but the amount varies and you would need to eat a lot to reach an effective dosage. That’s why a high-quality berberine supplement is usually more reliable. Barberries and other nutrient-dense fr

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Fair to say that we all assume that aging is inevitable. In reality however, there is no biological law that says we must age. Over the years we've seen a variety of theories proposed to explain why we age including the accumulation of damage to our DNA, the damaging effects of chemicals called "free radicals,” changes in the function of our mitochondria, and so many others. Our guest today, Dr. David Sinclair, believes that aging is related to a breakdown of information. Specifically, he descri

4.7K views · 181 reactions | Sleep is FUNDAMENTAL to good brain health, that's why we devoted an entire episode of #Alzheimers - The Science of Prevention to this topic. So why is sleep so important for brain health? To understand, you need to remember these two facts. (And tune in to our Sept. 18 episode: https://bit.ly/3g3GrSo) | David Perlmutter, M.D. | Facebook

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1.6K views · 100 reactions | Current research is focusing on how disturbed brain metabolism plays a central role in setting the stage for Alzheimer’s disease. Today I would like to share findings and thoughts on a recent study that gave diabetics a drug to keep blood sugar in check and how it impacted their rate of developing dementia. | David Perlmutter, M.D. | Facebook