The Truth About Berberine | What you need to know
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- Опубліковано 11 лис 2022
- #berberine #diabetes #cholesterol
Is Berberine the next miracle supplement? What does the evidence show?
Dr Kim is a physician, board-certified in Internal and Obesity Medicine, with a passion for preventive health, weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity.
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I have been on Berberine, NAC, Quercetin, Zinc, Vitamn D and K2, V, C Magnesium
Multi, etc, etc. for 20 years. Have been into Naturopathy since my early 20s now
76, no pharmaceuticals ever, no jabs, nothing, I am so happy that I go here in
good health, what happens next, does not matter. I had a long healthy run.
The body is a magnificent machine, look after it and it responds.
Carmen I take pretty much everything you listed as well 😊 I am 56 and have ordered my first order of Berberine and should receive next week. No jabs either the body is amazing once you take care of it. God bless and congratulations to you. You are beautiful!
@@nancya1384 Hi Nancy, trying my best in this evil world, full of lies and fear. good luck with the Berberine and your life, you still have a few years to enjoy, wish it was a different world. Bless you too.
Can you take berberine long term? My husband has had 2 heart attacks and I have him on berberine now - just started.
@@jspfromnycgloba I am not a Dr, but I have been involved with Natural supplements when it was not talked about
research on Cayenne pepper,very good, look at MarioLAB videos, he speaks in Croatian with subtitles, he is a Dr, his videos talk about everything ..I have been on Berberine for years, so is my 45 year old daughter, for insulin, try to have a lemon everyday, with tepid water and 1 tab ACV with the mother, wash the lemon with water and Bi carb and eat the whole thing once a week. good luck
@@carmen47freixas96 thanks for the reply! Yes, all great advice! He drinks lemon water daily. I need him to lose the visceral fat. He has lost a lot of it since his second attack but the fat on his belly is very stubborn. I have him on berberine but I haven’t seen any results. Maybe too early to tell? It’s been about a month. Thanks!
I have been a heavy drinker, iv drug user and had a horrible diet.
I am now trying to correct some of the damages I've done to myself.
No more booze, lost 40 lbs, and cardiologist says I have the heart of a 20yr old.
I am 47 and have been using time restricted feeding and weekly 40hr fasts.
I'm starting berberine and curcumin for the next month to see if I feel healthier.
Lower BP, increase insulin sensitivity, anxiety relief, curb cravings, etc.
May have been a low life but I'm trying to live a long life
that’s amazing! thank you for sharing
Lemons are safe and effective way to detox liver along with other herbal modalities and life style. Lemon water in the morning increased HCl and gently detox liver. I recommend looking into Dana gesellechen UA-cam channel on liver detox. ❤
I wish you could help my cousin who can't get out of the cycle of drug abuse.
@@solinspired4428 it's definitely an inside job and everyone needs something different. I needed purpose.
@@solinspired4428 I am using Kratom to taper off years long use of morphine. I am currently 3 days no morphine. I'm reducing by about 0.05% each day... will take a while but I am able to function with mild WDs. (S)He might get benefit from Kratom too
I'm 71, overweight, but my blood sugar and cholestoral are good. I've lost over 60 lbs in 20 years and maintained it. I take Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/25 mg for 20 years and my blood pressure runs about 125/80. I also take prescription Vit D once a week.......I just started taking Berberine for appetite control. Last night I took it late (midnight) and had the most bizarre dream......It started out good, and even Brad Pitt wanted to be my friend. But then he disappeared and I got lost.......I got very confused and then woke up.......I'll take it much earlier - around 9 pm - but I hope Brad comes back.....
Please, I need a Brad update. Oh and your health if you don't mind 😊
Finally, someone giving info on berberine who doesn't also sell it 🙄
Lol your absolutely correct about that
No but, doesn't he get a percentage of the metformin he prescribes ?
@@bonenfant96 Exactly!! Good and valuable point made
Works for big pharma, that's why he doesn't sell it!
Right? Because who wants something from someone who doesn't want quality product to keep "selling" the product that works and keeps selling?😂
Studies are not going to be done on things that heal vs medicate.
Not exactly true. There is TONS of literature supporting the use of inositol for insulin sensitivity and concluding it may be useful for PCOS, diabetes, and weight loss. My doc and endo both were thrilled to see what it did for my blood glucose levels (and, more recently, my A1c) after I dove into the literature on it and then began taking it. I'm only just now beginning to look into berberine as I need additional help with my sugar but am allergic to metformin, but I'm betting if you dig hard enough, you'll find enough to help you and your docs decide for or against it.
@@kristideeley he’s right. He means you’ll never see the wide studies. Why? Money. Pharm studies have massive money poured in Because of high profit margins. Just can’t get that with non-pharmaceuticals and it’s sad.
Doctors and pharmacists don’t like cures only treatment as cures don’t bring money
@@DaveOriginallyfromBrooklyn You're right. Berberine has been around and there are no extensive studies. Big Pharma wouldn't like that. If they could patent it and sell it for big bucks we would see the extensive studies to back it up.
False American studies you mean there is tons of science in human trials in other countries supporting berberine and many others
Paraphrasing: Berberine seems really effective, but you shouldn’t take it because it might harm the pharmaceutical companies.
Lol!
Yep 😂
I'm a type 2 diabetic and I've been taking berberine for years and love it. I don't take meds.
Which kind do u take?
@@jmemedinaofficial supplement I take has berberine and other things in it. Called RPG by Redcon1.
@@t2dwarrior209can you consume lots of carbohydrates and not have issues?
@@JohnSmith-cz3us that is highly variable. With berberine I can tolerate more than I normally would. But lots of variables affects how much sugar I can have based in stress levels, sleep, exercise. If everything going good with sleep and exercise I can tolerate much more than the average diabetic.
@@t2dwarrior209 thanks so much for the detailed reply. Can you drink Milk?
I tried to lower my HbA1C last year by losing weight and cutting out bread. I brought it down from 5.7 to 5.3. Then a few months later I heard about Berberine and started taking two capsules daily as recommended on the bottle. A few months later I had an HbA1C of 5.4 and felt sluggish and dizzy. I had an abnormal EKG for a pre surgery work up. That night I stopped taking Berberine and my EKG and symptoms cleared up before my follow up cardiology appointment. My surgery and recovery went well. About 60 days after surgery I began taking Berberine again and after about six weeks had an arrhythmia triggered by a cold drink followed by sustained palpitations and irregular heartbeats. I called cardiology and they sent me an event monitor patch to wear for a week. I sent it back and am awaiting feedback. About a week ago I remembered that I was taking Berberine and stopped. Since then my symptoms have lessened. I take Beta Blockers as a preventative medicine due to a prolonged QT interval. Turns out beta blockers and Berberine don't go well together. The Berberine enhances the effects of the drug and its side effects. That explains the palpitations and arrhythmia. Be careful with Berberine if you take any drug processed through the liver especially Beta Blockers or statins.
I seamed to have problems with Losartan (an ARB). I took it for weight loss and my Bp went out of whack. Maybe or maybe not it was the cause but now I am reluctant to start a regimen again.
Do you think that the Losartan doesn't mix with the Berberine? @@richardkroll2269
@richardkroll2269 Hmmmmm. I'm very happy I found your response because I also take Losartan, and a cholesterol med and Berberine. And I've noticed my BP has been high. Last year I was taking only the Losartan and Berberine and my BP was great as well as my AC1 level.
I took berberine plus fish oil for some months . My triglycerides were at 560 before . After that under 100 . It definitely helps .
No medication? How about your diet and exercise?
@@sheezcute no medication . A lot of walks . No sugar in diet .
Did you go low carb ?
@@leighnapier4505 lower carb yes but not like keto . I eat a lot of vegetables. And I still eat brown rice but a very small portion. The berberine helps with not having cravings.
Wich brand did you use
Hi Dr. Kim, thanks for all you do! I have been taking Thorne Berberine 500MG twice daily for about 3 months along with Keto/IF...I have lost 18lbs and fasting flucose down from 126 to 107 on average. HBA1C down from 6.8 to 5.9 I started at 280lbs and goal is 235lbs as I am 6 ft 3 inches tall age 70 never smoked, drank or drugs....I ate a ton of carbs and the wrong foods prior to my awakening. Also feeling much better than I have in years!!
I am a daily consumer of MD information who quote empirical research when forming opinions. Your channel is informative and delivered in a way in which you do not talk down to people. Impressed and now subscribed,
Well done! Answered my questions on Berberine. The statement “Talk to your doctor” is cliche and useless unless you are one of the lucky few who has a functional medicine doctor who even knows what it is. Time to update the disclaimer to something more modern.
Conventional Doctors have to follow protocols, otherwise they can get a strike against their Medical License, that, they never ever mention it to their patients. That is a FACT.
Spread it around!
Huh? Not true
I’m going on month 3 of taking 1500mg of this wonderful supplement. It takes about 3 months to see the benefits and it’s doing its job! Love it!!! I take Puritan Pride brand and it’s awesome
Have you had a blood test after three months and did you take it for high cholesterol? I found Luma Berberine in reviews to be best with least side effects like constipation. How many mg in Puritans Pride?
Thank you for posting that it takes 3 months before you see results. I have been on Berberine for over a month and haven’t seen any real benefits to my blood sugar readings. I will continue taking it and see where I am in three months.
What benefits have you been witnessing so far? I m particularly interested in losing weight as well as bring my body back on the health track.❤
Keep it up man. Stumbled across your channel and I enjoy your delivery.
Concise and effective delivery. Thank you
Mention berberine to a doctor and you get the deer in the headlights look. None that I've been to have ever heard about it. Also, they are TOTALLY unaware of the fact that Metformin GREATLY increases diabetic nerve pain. I went back on metformin because it was cheaper. HUGE mistake. The nerve pain it caused was driving me insane.
i'm taking Metformin and Benfotiamine daily. Benfotiamine is a fat solluble Vitamin B1 supplement for neuropathy. it has high-potency formula that may relieve nerve pain. You can do a search for Benfotiamine.
Metformin here for 12 years, never has a doctor said, lets check your b-12. Same with having high vit.-D and high calcium, no one ever said a word.
The majority of doctors know nothing about supplements or diet.
Founding the cures will be terrible for the medical field economy 😢
My doctor has sent me down for 15 minutes and asked me what I know about supplements because he said he knows absolutely nothing
Very helpful....so well delivered.... Thank you so much. 🙏👌👍
I've been taking BERBERINE for a long time. I feel great, I don't take any medication at all.😊
They always say "consult your doctor" but doctors should really be diving into a patients lifestyle/diet. People put garbage in their bodies and then become diabetic and just take that insulin shot but don't make diet and lifestyle changes. An alcoholic or drug addict have to stop alcohol and drugs to be successful, they can't have cheat days and still be successful. There must be more education about the junk that is in our foods. I educate myself because doctors will just write prescriptions that could have side affects and cause other problems. They won't take time to talk about the root cause.
It's not always the case, genetics play a part as well. You can delay your diabetes by several years with your active lifestyle and food choices but eventually you're gonna get it. I'm 38, probably 12-15% body fat, been pre-diabetic for 10 years, I play soccer 2x per week, lift weights, active lifestyle and eat low carb diet for several years. My hba1c never went below 5.6 despite all these measures.
@@Morbidzerowow
@@Morbidzero What do you consider as low carb?
@@ming294 Usually less than 50 grams mostly from cruciferous veggies, nuts, avocados and berries. That's low carb for me, some people go carnivore and eat zero carbs. I tried, failed after a week.
@@Morbidzero Yep. that's low carb. Keto stays in the 20 to 30 range. Sorry to hear that you're having trouble getting the lower A1c score. When I started to have serious type 2 symptoms 3 years ago, I thought I was doomed to injecting insulin like my 2 brothers. I found the low carb lifestyle and reversed the symptoms thankfully. Holding steady at 5.7 because I'm constantly flirting with new recipes to satisfy my sweet tooth. I saw something very startling today that might drop you glucose level. I'll send it to you.
To, leonid Kim MD. Thanks for ever and endless for your lovely video. Genco London
The good doctor was diligent in mentioning the small sample size and lack of data on Berberine. However, the fact that it is a natural substance that has been in use for a couple of thousand years is probably more of a recommendation than data based scientists like to acknowledge. There is a study available on the website of the Harvard Board of Ethics showing that prescription drugs are the 5th leading cause of death in the USA. Most pharmaceuticals have damaging side effects. Here we have a natural substance that has been in use for thousands of years and hasn't gotten a reputation for harm in all that time. I have had fantastic results from years of using Goldenseal, a berberine containing herbal medicine, for infections and stopping canker sores. Now that I know it does much more, I will take four or five capsules a week instead of 2 or 3 a day only when I have an infection.
I was diagnosed as diabetic 2 months ago. Put on Metformin, ofcourse. And started taking Berberine 2 weeks later. (Metformin gives me insomnia and stomach issues. )A1C was 8.6 and at 2 month mark it is now 6.7. My inflammation has gone down dramatically, I love berberine for that alone. Hoping to get rid of Metformin soon.
Can you kindly let me know the brand of Berberine that you use. Thanks in advance
Just cut out carbs, eventually your body adjusts and you won't need to take anything 👍
Please do a second video discussing berberine as an aid in weight loss. Thanks.
Yes please
Thank you so much for your informative videos much appreciated 🌼
Finally thank you for this helpful info on taking berberine because it's good to know all the pro & cons and how you should be concern about their help to the aliment and if we are using good judgment the more info the better good health start
I take Berberine, Nattokinase and NAC, my heart works much better now ❤
How much of each?
I found this helpful, thanks.
Awesome video and great channel Dr. Thank you for your service. 🙏
Good
Great info doc
Thank you...for your unbiased aproach
thank you!
Your calm way of Talking makes it very pleasant to watch the Video 🙂
Good overview, Doc - but here is the problem ... there will never be the mountain of data available for berberine that is available for the prescribed meds because of $$$ ... who will finance the studies. I take a brand called Amazing Formulas because it was recommended by a friend of mine -- she was in turn recommended it from the Cleveland Clinic. Thanks again for a well presented, informed analysis. Cheers.
that is so true! thank you for the kind words and for the recommendation! I will check it out
For me, berberine got my hsCrp down from 34 to 4. My A-1 C has always been good, currently 4.1 but my morning blood sugars used to be high, between six and seven. I’m not sure what Americans call that and it’s now under five every morning
For Americans, you multiply the number the rest of the world uses by 18 to get your units for blood sugar measurement.
No but if they find one FDA will prohibit the sale of it
@@StancyInTheCitywhat brand of berberine do u use?
Great video. I ordered it awhile back for metabolism & Ive been shocked when I muscle test & I need up to 4 a day. I’m also dieting & I’m lost 1.6 lb in one day. I don’t know if it will work for everyone but it works great for me. Thanks for sharing all of the information about it.
They say you should NOT take capsules of berberine more than 2 a day…
I see so many negatives now with Statins, surprised you are still recommending.
Excellent Review
Excellent overview! 👍🏽
Appreciate it!
Excellent video.
I am considered healthy overall & I am 69 years of age. My HbA1c percentage was 4.7% and my lipid & glucose profiles appear quite good as well. I happen to take 400 mg of Berberine per day. This formulation is mixed with a relatively high level of medium chain fatty acids which is another reason why I take this particular product containing berberine. The brand of this product which I have tremendous confidence in is from “Designs For Health “. Their headquarters is located in Suffield, CT. I am a health coach and I have a doctorate in chemistry as a formal training background. The name of this product is: “Berberine-Evail”. I prefer taking berberine with MTC oils or medium chain fatty acids is because of its greater efficiency in mitochondrial metabolism and its anti inflammatory effects as well.
I use the Thorne product. Thorne is probably the leader in the natural community. Every batches tested for purity and to ensure the amount on the label is the amount in the capsule.
Metagenics is the gold standard
Do u hve a link how to order. I want the dihydrate version
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. ❤️👏🇮🇪
Berberine kills my appetite, that was one of the only things that it really does for me, I noticed I had literally no cravings for food or sugar at all, I took it 15 minutes before lunch each day. It is one of the most potent appetite suppressors I have ever took and I have tried many before. I do intermittent fasting and berberine actually makes fasting incredibly easy because my afternoon snack cravings were eliminated. Berberine needs to be combined with keto or low calorie diet to work, ppl cant just take it and expect to keep eating a high fat, high calorie diet and lose weight.
started berberine less than 3 months ago, because my numbers were so bad the dr said I was pre diabetic and my blood test were bad! Since being on this amazing little pill I've lost 30 lbs., my a1c went from 6.6 to 5.9!!! and my blood test has no more red flags, even my cholesterol is below the normal rage...I also ask my dr about taking it on the day, he said hed never heard of it, but when I went back in under 3 months, he said wow! I highly recommend it.
Which brand are you taking if you don't mind me asking
Thats great results. What brand and how many mgs are you taking?
Sunergetic 1200mg....Amazon 21.95 per bottle
how are you doing now? congrats on the weight loss. i bet it's what did the trick
Thank you!
Very interesting.
I've just started on Gaia Herbs Pro Berberine Metabolic. My doc recommended this brand because of their rigid testing and high quality standards.
How much do you take,what dosage and where do you buy it? Thank you in advance.👌
I use Enzymedica Brand Berberine.
Seems like a fairly well know manufacturer.
I like to use popular brands even if they cost a bit more because it’s less likely these companies would risk getting caught selling junk.
That would absolutely ruin a supplement company no doubt
That’s good advice, thank you!
Personal history with berberine. I am a type 1 diabetic. My cholesterol LDL runs around 107 and cardiologist wanted me to take a statin, which I refused due to side effects. Since I started berberine I have noticed I feel full after eating. Also need less insulin. Will see what LDL is at next Endo appointment. Will be interesting.
Thank you for sharing this. I’m also a type 1 diabetic. I hardly ever see other type 1’s share anything. I’m on the standard statin that diabetics like us are put in. No side effects. I was curious about berberine for the anti-viral. Do you get sick much?
@@meghanstufflebean4139 hi Meghan. I am an RN and there are several reasons why I do not take statins. They are my own observations as a cardiac nurse. I had to stop berberine for a few weeks as o was having a minor procedure and berberine does act as a blood thinner. I did notice that I wasn’t feeling as full after meals. Also I’m not sure berberine should be taken without a break. Still reading mor information. My LDL was 103. Not much difference but totally fine with me. My HDL was 66 and A1c was 5.6. So I keep doing my own thing. As for viral infections, i am rarely sick. Did have Covid last March which wasn’t fun. Got it on vacation after working whole pandemic without contracting it. I do not personally know any T1D. Will go back to berberine in a few weeks.
Don’t fear cholesterol, your body produces it, your diet doesn’t. Get an annual CAC test, test also your APO B.
I am 74 years old and other than a colonoscopy at age 65 the last time I was at a doctor was in 1969. I have only had one $4 prescription in my life (antibiotic for a root canal) so there are no interactions. Since I don't have a doctor I can't get metformin. I'm 5'7" and 135 lbs (19.5 BMI) so I can't get it for weight control. So I take berberine. So far so good.
@@williamhenry3337 hello. Thanks for your reply. Glad you are so healthy. Only thing I can add is that my mom didn’t have a physician and took no meds until she had a heart attack at 79. She had heart failure and high blood pressure and complained about taking medication until she passed at 90.
I think berberine is great for someone who is at a higher risk of developing diabetes and heart disease (like me). I am personally taking berberine with silymarin and also pantethine to lower TC, LDL and TG. I am also taking 1000 mg of flush niacin AFTER my last meal of the day to raise HDL. We will see. I am 56 and although my triglycerides are only slightly above the "normal" range, my TG/HDL ratio is horrible. I think the low HDL is genetic because I am fairly active, and even when I was a runner it was always in the 30's. Also, I am losing the subcutaneous belly fat with portion control and moderate intermittent fasting. I'm trying to get my 5.4 A1c down a bit before I become diabetic like my 76-year-old father. Everyone is an individual and one size does not fit all.
Scott, I'm 12 years ahead of you and built on the same model---low lifetime (30) HDL, high LDL--even at age 19 as a college athlete. Ugly TG/HDL ratio history, been keto'ing for 3 months and yet apo(B) values have actually gotten worse while A1C dropped no more than a third of a percent. Hoping to see you weigh in back here soon with results of your berb/sily/pant/niacin regime.
Apo b and lp (a) are more important
Lift weights to raise HDL.
Cut out all sugar, flour, rice In your diet and you will lower that triglyceride level ! I promise!
It is essential to dramatically lower cabs and intermittent fasting. Get rid of added sugars and look at fructose intake as well. Research Dr. Mark Hyman, Eric Berg, Jason Fung for intermittent fasting benefits. This Dr. is one of the best presenting facts.
Thank you
I take Berberine & the brand I trust is Now products. They have great quality standards, not a pyramid company. And you can call them and talk to a nutritionist.
I like Swanson (US), Now and Life Essentials (UK)
Thanks for that comprehensive review. I wonder if you have thoughts/opinions about NMN supplementation? (Nicotinamide mononucleotide).
Thank you! Regarding NMN, there’s been a lot of noise about it lately especially with the FDA ban, and david sinclair’s involvement. I’m planning on making a video on it once we get more information
I use Berberine and Ceylon cinnamon Nutriflair premium.. it’s been ok but not had lab tests yet to see if it’s lowered A1C and LDL I also have higher CRP 10 so I’ll see if that gets lowered too!
I see progress...I see that people are beginning to share brands and dosage in this channel. The information is useless unless you know what to buy and how much to take. The thing is that everyone is different, but it is a step in the right direction, unless the info gets deleted for some reason.
Been taking Berberine for a year now my sugar level is 7 which is normal and I’m going to start drinking hibiscus tea for high blood pressure
Berberine prevents lactate efflux in BPH, killing the glycolytic excess cells, and reversing the enlargement. My friend 60, who had a bad BPA reading, reversed his BPA level to that of an average 16 year old.
What company made the berberine that he use
I lost 9 pounds in 3 weeks on berberine.
And it's carbed my hunger pangs.
Also saw a video quoting a study where berberine reduced arterial plaque.
I just been diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic ive been on metformin for 1 year...when i asked my doctor about berberine she told me that she never heard of Berberine...
She asked me if it was a over the counter and i told her yes it was and that
i did not have to have a prescription to get it..
she told me that she recommended me to stay on
metformin because it is a proven medication for diabetics..
Metformin nhibits muscle growth and strength. Berberine does not
A train operator is always going to try to talk you out of taking a plane ride instead of a train ride to get where you're trying to go (especially if the plane ride is cheaper and just as effective or even MORE effective). Financial incentive is real. Always has been....always will be.
Your doctor is uneducated. Most doctors have no clue about berberine.
I like your delivery.⭐️👍
I'm a Type 2 Diabetic and I'm hoping Berberine can help me get rid of the Metformin that Doctors prescribe like candy.
I am an insulin resistant person, but never on medication. I am pre-diabetic. I started taking Canadian Nutrali brand Berberine about 30 days back. My glucose reading is better than before. Also my cholesterol levels are normal now. I recommend pre-diabetic people try Berberine after consulting their physician.
Thank you vm. doctor for educating me on BERBERINE. I’m a type 2 diabetic patient in a clinic in my area. I’m on Metformin and Simvastatin, however, I will consult with my doctor and his opinion on BERBERINE, should I take it. Thanks again.
Interesting.
Just started talking it. Thorne is who I bought from. Expensive but I trust that what's in the pill is what's on the label from them.
Finally an MD not a DC thanks
I just started taking berberine. I looked it up and they say Luma Nutrition is the best, so I take that.
I’ve heard good things about Thorne Berberine. I take this brand and have seen benefits.
Thank you for sharing!
I use the same product and they are notorious in the industry for being above board
Natural Factors 🌿
If the situation is not emergency, I would personally choose life style adjustments and Berberine for first line to try for 3 months, evaluate the result, adjust the dose if needed, if still not improve, combine with other natural medications for another 3 months, evaluate; If improvement have not achieved, then medicine with lower dosage can be added.
Life supports life, natural product is better option as our body recognize their natural components within. Medicine doctor will recommend medicine over natural products as they are trained for.
Congratulations doctor for the excellent video and the clarity. I'm a professor in Canada and I really enjoy learning about supplements and traditional medicine. I would like a video about Ceylon cinnamon. I bought an organic one and encapsulated it. For me it worked wonderfully. My post pandrial glucose never went above 7.8 again. But I would like to see more science on this.
I'm actually putting cinnamon daily as well
It’s supposed to reduce brain inflammation as well.
Just remember. Only use Ceylon Cinnamon. If I get a blood sugar spike on occasion I make a cup of green tea and add a heaping teaspoon of ceylon cinnamon, stirring frequently while drinking it. My spike lowers to about 5.9 quite rapidly. For me, really good stuff.
Yes but cinnamon is also very hard on the liver so not too much..
@@Funsoul8 That is a good question! Cinnamon Ceylon is safe. Cassia Cinnamon It should be limited to a maximum of 2 grams per day. Limit determined by the French Ministry of Health. In any case, I also think that it is not appropriate to ingest more than two grams of Cinnamon Ceylon per day. The fact is that with this dose, I already felt the effects on my glucose strongly.
Pharma would not do large clinical research on a supplement. That’s why most studies on Berberine are of small samples but that doesn’t mean berberine does not work just as well if not better. Metformin does not has pcsk9 properties.
I strongly agree with use or not to use as contemporary medicines are very dangerous to interfere with but are often the problem. Evidence from contemporary practitioners is often itself questionable about natural medicines....given the failure of medical practitioners why wouldn't we want to try the alternative...but with extreme regard to the danger of taking with contemporary medicine....do your research so that you can make the safe choice
I just started berberine 10 days ago. My A1C was 6.4. I tried Ozempic but after the 4th shot, i broke out in hives. I am using WellBetX 500mg, mainly because it is free from shellfish (i have an allergy to shellfish). I am taking 1000mg a day. I have a doctor’s appt for a physical in July, so i will know more then. i do take a statin for cholesterol. I’m hoping for good results. I’ll repost after my blood test results.
Do you take them before meals? I will try this brand. I tried Berberine and unfortunately it didn’t work for me. I tried only for a month but wanted to try it again.
I take them after my meal. Good luck
Let us know of your test results in July.
Is WellBetX a good brand? I’ve heard of it. I’m starting dihydroberberine & I’m not sure which brand to buy.
I don’t know if it is a good brand. I bought it mainly because it was shellfish free (i have a shellfish allergy and sometimes the capsules are not guaranteed to be shellfish free). I see Thorne brand but it is not shellfish free.
My Berberine of choice is Rootcology by Isabella Wentz, she’s a pharmacist so I trust her products
I've taken clinical grade Berberine 1,500 mg manufactured by Whitaker Nutrition, is this a good brand? The last time I went to the Vitamin Shoppe to buy more, they didn't have it. So I ended up buying their brand, Berberine HCI 500 mg. Curious about how many mg to take and a reputable brand. Thank you!
Do you know the moa behind berberine's diabetic effects ?
Also, any notable adverse/side effects ?
Thanks.
Hi Dr. Kim, I tried Berberine but made my skin feel like bugs were crawling on it. I take bile salts after a meal and keep that crawling feeling away, however if I take bile salts before my meal I get the crawling feeling. I do have a non-alcoholic fatty liver with one of my enzymes high. Do you know why this is happening in my body? My MD does not know.
study size is irrelevant past a certain point, finding quality berberine HCL is not hard, i understand you playing devils advocate but lets be real as to why doctors will still favour metformin and other pharmaceuticals
Hahaha right? It’s all about the $
Metformin is dirt cheap, so there is no $ incentive for doctors or pharmacies. I still prefer Berberine but important to not see a conspiracy behind every recommendation.
@@kosta1987 Are you intimating MDs directly profit from prescribing metformin over berberine? You don't live in Canada.
@@nwobob Canada's healthcare is different than America's. America is for profit while Canada is ran by the government.
I’m taking type 2 diabetics meds, and i just started Berberine, we’ll see what happens.
Great video. I'm personally trying the Transformation Protein supplement. They're a trusted brand for me. I absolutely love their protein powder and super greens. Hoping this new product will be helpful as well.
thanks for sharing! i need to look into that brand
I take 2000 mg of Berberine from DoNotAge with meals. While I’m not quite pre-diabetic, it has reduced both my A1c and cholesterol levels. I still take Crestor for my cholesterol levels but am very pleased with the latest blood test results. Had tried Metformin and the results with Berberine are better with no side effects. My medical coverage will provide Metformin at no cost to me but I’m still happy to pay $300 or so annually for Berberine. The fact that Metformin reduces testosterone in men and reduces the effectiveness of my workouts (VO2 Max) is all I needed to hear to select Berberine.
Use Standard Process-one of the best!
I’m taking Swanson Berberine. I also used Thorne Berberine as well.
I just started today thorn hope it works
I follow a whole-foods, plant-based diet, with normal LDL and HDL, but elevated triglycerides. I am trialing 500 mg. Solaray brand Berberine. I have some trust for that brand, as well as Now brand, and many of the brands that Natural Grocers carries. I don't completely trust, however, because as you stated, the industry is not regulated. I feel better about brands that are manufactured and sourced in the USA, and that claim to be third party tested. I'm sure there are more expensive brands out there, but I'm not willing to pay for them.
What brands are good
My wife just found out about berberine and she's excited about it.. let's see what happens
Hi Dr. Kim, I wanted to discuss a recent observation regarding my supplementation regimen, specifically with Thorne Berberine, and seek your professional advice.
Currently, I am taking Thorne Berberine alongside my other supplements, including cod liver oil pills, magnesium, sea moss pills, and B12, as part of an effort to lower my cholesterol levels. While I have been maintaining a healthy diet, I've noticed a change in the color of my stool since starting the Thorne Berberine. My stool appears green, which is concerning to me. Interestingly, I skipped taking the Berberine on Sunday, and my stool seemed to return to its kind of its normal brown color.
After some research, I understand that stool color can vary based on the speed at which it moves through the digestive tract, with darker green hues indicating a faster transit time. However, I am uncertain if this change in stool color is a cause for concern or if it necessitates the addition of a probiotic to my supplement regimen.
I am eager to continue effectively managing my cholesterol levels and would greatly appreciate your guidance on whether I should incorporate a probiotic into my routine.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your expert advice.
Thank you. Can you and dear Commenters share experience regarding b's effect (side effect) on gut bacteria pls. Million thanks
There's enough information to know that Berberine is safer than statins or Metformin as those pharmaceuticals can cause unwanted side effects that are worse than any Berberine side effects which can include gassy stomach upset and headaches but which can easily be avoided by taking it with food and sufficient water! The Berberine supplement I prefer is by Enzymedica because its vegan but also, because its formulated to be more easily absorbed than Berberine supplements generally are. I've had great results with lowering my cholesterol and my friend has lost 7 pounds in about a month when nothing else has worked as well as corrected her issues with constipation. I research my supplementation carefully before taking it and Berberine is one of 7 supplements I feel is truly beneficial.
What are the other six supplements you find helpful?
I have also observed that all the benefits which are being credited to berberine, can be achieved and surpassed by simply cutting carbs., i.e eat a LCHF diet.
My natropath recommended NFH Berberine SAP brand. I am pre-diabetic but had rapidly raising blood glucose and AIC. it's only been a few days but I am noticing a bit of tummy trouble since starting this supplement. I will see what the 3 month AIC bloodwork check in shows. I hope to see a downward shift in my AIC.
My understanding is take during or right after eating for this issue
Did you check your hba1c yet ? Did it improve ?
All oral diabetic drugs can cause tummy upset and loose stools. Ozempic also.
I would love a review on Turkey Tail mushrooms. I just finished chemo and so many people keep telling me to take it, but I’m a skeptical of natural products claiming so much.
I’ve never heard of it, but will need to check it out! thank you for the suggestion.
Paul Stamets, a world renowned mushroom expert, did a Ted Talk on Turkey Tail mushrooms. His mom’s oncologist actually suggested it for her breast cancer. She is now cancer free. Dr Andrew Weil also said it’s the most researched natural supplement for breast cancer. I take it as a preventative. Stamets has his own line called Host Defense
I hike in the Appalachians and I’m gathering Turkey Tails late this summer to make a tincture! They have amazing properties ! Also, look into Black Seed Oil made from Cumin !!
@@mgv7499I like Paul Stamets and trust what he says. He introduced his mother in one talk.
I heard it could help with chronic constipation, does it help with that?
Of course the studies for Berberine are small as the big Pharm companies will not make billoins from a low cost supplement.
You mention the benefits of Berberine on gut health. When I was taking berberine I experienced severe constipation, which I had never experienced in my life before. I read that a derivative of Berberine, Dihydroberberine, provides the benefits of Berberine for glucose metabolism without the GI side effects. So I switched to DHB and my GI issues resolved. But I wonder if DHB provides the many other benefits attributed to Berberine.
I've heard the same thing, that taking the Dihydroberberine is better as it doesn't have the GI issues and is more bioavailable and you take a lower dose.
Thorne Brand. It's AWESOME.
I was just "prescribed" Pure Encapsulations Metabolic Xtra by the Institute for Functional Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Diagnosed as Type 2 diabetic in September 22. A1C reduced from 7.7 to 5.6 through diet and weight loss. I am allergic to Metformin.
What about side effects of the common medicines? I think this will swing the recommendation back to berberine,
I'm using Solaray Berberine as it was tested by an independent lab and shown to contain the actual advertised amount (500 mg) of Berberine. I'm a type 2 diabetic and am weaning myself off Metformin because it makes me feel sleepy all the time. Currently taking 3x doses of 500 mg Berberine (one pill at each meal) and my blood glucose is stable at around 110 mg/dL throughout the day (I'm also taking Jardiance and Ozempic). My wife is taking it too in hopes she won't need a statin to get her lipid profile back to normal. Still too early to tell for both of us since we recently started Berberine.