Many sweeteners marketed as healthy can actually harm your metabolism. Splenda disrupts the gut microbiome, and agave nectar, although it sounds “natural,” is about 70 percent fructose. Fructose increases fat storage, reduces mitochondrial function, and contributes to insulin resistance. For anyone prioritizing metabolic and brain health, avoiding these sweeteners is a straightforward and powerful step. One sweetener I do recommend is allulose, which has a low or negligible effect on blood sugar

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

4.1K views · 140 reactions | 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. | Facebook