The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) acknowledges that certain botanicals studied for glucose management - including berberine, cinnamon extract, and chromium - have published evidence behind them, while consistently noting that evidence quality varies and that most studies involve oral, not transdermal, administration
No medical or veterinary claims are made
Since GLP-1 receptor agonists work by slowing gastric emptying, they can lead to side effects like nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea
Each medication is carefully compounded and specially tested before reaching the client
Reddy's) | Available May 2026 | $100 to $150 | 50% to 67% Generic semaglutide (Apotex) | Available May 2026 | $100 to $150 | 50% to 67% Compounded semaglutide (not Health Canada approved) | Available now (grey market) | $150 to $250 | 0% to 50% Pharmacy pricing for the May 2026 generic launch
The article's framing is about consistency and comfort rather than the medication being unsafe