I’ll preface this by saying I’m not a biohacker. I’m just a chronically distracted human with a full browser of open tabs in my brain at all times. I’ve tried a handful of supplements over the years that promise better focus or mental clarity, and most of them either did nothing, made me jittery, or straight up gave me anxiety.

I’ve never loved the word “pre-diabetic.” It sounds like you’re just waiting for something bad to happen. But after a few years of creeping blood sugar levels, random energy crashes, and feeling constantly thirsty, my doctor gently suggested I take it seriously.

I’ve been skeptical of fat-burning supplements since forever. Mostly because they either 1) do nothing, 2) make you feel like your heart is trying to escape your chest, or 3) rely on some random fruit extract from a tree nobody has heard of.

If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok, Instagram, or health YouTube lately, you’ve probably heard of Berberine. More specifically, you’ve probably seen it being called “Nature’s Ozempic” by influencers who are suddenly obsessed with it.