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

Managing diabetes is already challenging. Adding salt to your meals could make it even harder by resulting in raising uric acid levels. I explore how raised uric acid impacts overall health in my book, Drop Acid, but the key takeaway is this: for those with diabetes, avoiding added salt is an important step to support metabolic health. | David Perlmutter, M.D.

Over the past few months, you may have heard me reference the #LUVDIet. That's the brand new diet plan that we developed to help people get to Lower Uric Values. Still confused? Check out this snippet of my interview with Tom Bilyeu on Impact Theory to learn more! You can watch the whole interview here. 👉 https://bit.ly/3I57Fa0 | David Perlmutter, M.D.