Vitalspell
Tag

#Insulin Resistance

Articles tagged #Insulin Resistance on Vitalspell.

Colorful molecular model illustrating branched-chain amino acid metabolism

BCAA metabolism and obesity: what the new Nature review found

BCAA metabolism and obesity are tightly linked in a new Nature review, but the evidence still points to metabolic state, not BCAA powders, as the story.

Mira Chen7 min read
Berberine supplement capsules
Supplements

Can berberine help with insulin resistance? What the evidence says

Short-term trials suggest berberine may modestly improve insulin resistance markers, but small studies, poor bioavailability and uneven supplement quality limit confidence.

Sera Voss
Vitex agnus-castus monk's pepper medicinal plant with purple flower spikes and green leaves
Hormones

Vitex agnus-castus improved oxidative stress markers and insulin resistance in PCOS trial

A 12-week randomized controlled trial of 60 women with PCOS found that 5.8 mg daily of standardized Vitex agnus-castus extract improved antioxidant capacity, reduced insulin resistance, and lowered hirsutism scores compared to placebo. The trial was published in JBRA Assisted Reproduction in January 2026.

Priya Nair