The frequency may remain daily, but the dose titration often proceeds much more slowly, with longer intervals between increases
Berthold Pemp: declares no conflict of interest relevant to this study
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Patients considering berberine as an alternative to prescription GLP-1 agonists should understand these are not interchangeable therapies
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Current understanding of the pathophysiology and mechanisms of action of GLP-1 medications remains incomplete, but ongoing research continues to improve that understanding and has led to the discovery of other disease states that may benefit from GLP-1 supplementation