Nordburn Side Effects: What You Should Know Before Taking It

Disclosure: This article is published by Nordburn, the maker of GLP-1 Booster.

Quick answer: In published studies, Nordburn's three ingredients were generally well tolerated. The most likely side effects are mild and digestive, such as gas or bloating in the first week as your gut adjusts to the probiotic. The bigger consideration is interactions: Nordburn's ingredients can lower blood sugar, so talk to your doctor first if you take diabetes medication, insulin, a prescription GLP-1 or thyroid medication.

What's in Nordburn

Each daily capsule of Nordburn GLP-1 Booster contains three active ingredients:

Nordburn contains no stimulants, caffeine or laxatives. It's vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free and made in an FDA-registered, GMP-certified facility.

Side effects by ingredient

CQR-300® (Cissus quadrangularis). In an 8-week, double-blind trial of 67 overweight adults taking 300mg daily, the researchers reported no adverse effects in the CQR-300 group, and allergy testing showed no reactions.¹ A separate safety study in rats found no adverse effects even at very high doses.² One thing to know: CQR-300 lowered fasting blood sugar in trials, which matters if you take glucose-lowering medication.

Chromium picolinate. Chromium at typical supplement doses is generally considered safe. US nutrition authorities did not set an upper limit, but note the data are limited. Rare case reports have linked high-dose chromium to problems including kidney and liver issues, skin reactions and low blood sugar, mostly at doses well above Nordburn's 250mcg. People with kidney or liver disease may be more sensitive.³

Akkermansia muciniphila. In the first human trial, a daily dose of Akkermansia for three months was safe and well tolerated.⁴ Europe's food safety authority has also assessed a pasteurised form of the bacterium as safe for adults in food supplements.⁵ Like any probiotic, it can cause temporary gas, bloating or changes in bowel habits while your gut adjusts.

For what customers report in everyday use, see Nordburn Reviews.

Who should talk to a doctor first

Don't take Nordburn without medical advice if you:

• Are under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding. Nordburn is not for these groups.

• Take insulin, metformin or other diabetes medication.

• Take a prescription GLP-1 such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound.

• Take levothyroxine or other thyroid medication.

• Have kidney or liver disease.

• Have a weakened immune system or are having chemotherapy.

• Have a scheduled surgery.

Medication interactions

This list isn't complete. If you take any regular medication, check with your pharmacist.

Signs of low blood sugar

If you take glucose-lowering medication, watch for shakiness, sweating, fast heartbeat, dizziness, confusion or sudden hunger. If you notice these, check your blood sugar if you can, eat or drink something with sugar, and contact your doctor.

What to do if you notice side effects

1. Mild digestive changes: these often settle within 1 to 2 weeks. Taking the capsule with your largest meal and a full glass of water can help.

2. Anything that doesn't settle, or feels severe: stop taking Nordburn and contact your doctor.

3. Allergic reaction (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing): stop immediately and seek urgent medical care.

4. Tell us: email info@nordburn.com so we can log it. You can also report side effects from any supplement to the FDA through its MedWatch program.

Sources

1. Nash R et al. CQR-300 to reduce body fat in overweight participants, J Altern Complement Med, 2019

2. Kothari SC et al. Safety assessment of Cissus quadrangularis extract (CQR-300), Food Chem Toxicol, 2011 (cited in Source 1)

3. Chromium fact sheet for health professionals, NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

4. Depommier C et al. Akkermansia muciniphila in overweight and obese volunteers, Nature Medicine, 2019

5. EFSA: safety of pasteurised Akkermansia muciniphila as a novel food, 2021

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. A healthy diet and exercise are necessary for weight loss and maintenance. For adults 18+. Not for use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before use, especially if you take prescription GLP-1 or weight-management medications.