I’ve taken Berberine for 15years. Hispanic, with diabetic parents , I have changed my diet and taken supplements such at this one for years now. Moringa is also great. I am thin but muscular, so this supplement helps me keep in shape and my blood sugars stable. I don’t want to end up diabetic like my parents. My Papi who is up in heaven now due to diabetes 😢.
I’m on Ozempic ( pre diabetic ) and it brought my AC1 to normal. All my aunts and uncles , great aunts and uncles have/had diabetes. My older brother is diabetic now and I really don’t want to become diabetic as well.
When the mitochondria are uncoupled, they produce heat through thermogenesis without generating as much ATP. This increased heat production results in higher energy expenditure even when you are doing nothing, which, in turn increases your resting metabolic rate. This is why a lot of people who take berberine say they feel warmer in certain areas of their body when they are on it, its because your metabolism just got a boost and your cells are creating more heat. That wasted energy has to go somewhere so your body just ditches it by generating heat instead of storing it in the cell as fat.
@carmensquire4324 Solaray Berberine @ Sprouts I started taking in 2022 June 2017 A1C 5.8 Oct. 2019 A1C 5.6 July 2022 A1C 5.2 April 2023 A1C 4.9 (the best) Dec. 2023 A1C 5.4 (today) (I've cheated a bit w/Ice cream this time).
@@mizroseadventure Thank you for your response. I just received the same exact Berberine that you use. I wanted to know if I take it with my evening dinner will it keep me up all night long?
@@carmensquire4324I use Solaray. I don’t take it in the evening, I take one with breakfast and one with lunch, or a little before or after my meals. It doesn’t give me jitters or energy, it just helps my blood sugar stay low and it reduces my appetite. I wouldn’t worry about it keeping you up at night.
I was very lucky to have a visionary doctor for 40 years , in my country . I use berberine and PQQ for more than 15 years when nobody else talked about this . 🙏🏻🌷✨🙏🏻 thank you , Dr G 🙏🏻
Him! Just a quick question…. What brand and how much barbering you are using ? I started barbering about a month ago and stopped because it was irritating my throat, almost like reflux symptoms. Any advice ? Thank you 🙏
I'm going to take once a day starting tomorrow. I took 3 times a day for a little over a week. I lost 3 pounds but was exhausted and felt like no matter what I did, I couldn't get enough sleep. It lowered my blood sugar too much. Be mindful when taking and start with a smaller dose to see how your body will tolerate it. Today, I wore a raincoat that I hadn't worn in years because it was too snug. It now fits again. This is after taking Berberine 10 days.
I have been taking berberine, ceylon cinnamon, myo-inositol, magnesium glyceinate, a multivitamin and a calcium with vit D. I also aim for 30 g of protein with each meal and 30g of protein before my coffee. It has helped me lose so much weight.
The best explanation of Berberine benefits on the web. No hype, just medically based explanation of it effect on the body. Now we know he sells products that contain berberine but his clear explanation and broad losing of its benefits clearly come from medical knowledge not merely an advertising message Love how he explains the drug companies products and the desire to connect you to them for life. I will use berberine not Ozempic
I switched to Dihydro Berberine, and at one 100 mg capsule a day, i can see results in just one week compared to years of regular Berberine. The cost is $5 a month....amazing.
Literally didn't even notice his glasses, hair color, etc. I'm paying attention to the information he's offering. Everyone has different taste, and i appreciate that he is an individual and free thinker rather than a follower that worries about what you all think. Your comments about his glasses show how shallow and immature you are.
This Doctor needs to be cloned and put into EVERY medical school to re-educate doctors with correct information about HEALTH. He is brilliant, and a gem of a person to anyone with common sense about how to improve their health in a sustained way. I just love learning from his simple to understand videos ... I respect this man immensely 😊😊👍👍
After years of struggling with my weight, I finally worked it out. I eat 6 hours a day, magnesium, zinc, vit D and B, iron and no gluten. I also eat what I like in the 6 hours and watch Gundry
This dude is a quack because he’s always trying to sell something, he has another video that negative about Berberine but now he says it’s good because he’s added to his many products he sells. Don’t believe the hype. He is a business man
I just started taking Berberine a month ago, and now I’m doing 75 Hard and eating a specific diet with no cheat day….I can’t wait to see the results because I can feel my body changing
Omg DR. GRUNDRY IS SO SMART AND VERY HANDSOME I REALY ENJOY WATCHING HIS PODCAST I LEARN SO MUCH FROM HIM AND THANK YOU DR.GRUNDRY FOR THIS INFORMATION ❤️ 😊
I heard it helps lower cholesterol. Since i stopped taking statins 5 months ago I'm praying it DOES have an affect because my blood test is NEXT WEEK (been working out and lost 15 lbs too🤞)
christopherfritz3840 Could you share your cholesterol results from your blood test a few weeks ago? Or at least let us know if cholesterol improved? It probably depends how long you've been taking the berberine, and the weight loss and working out should have had a positive effect too. Good job on stopping the statins!! Don't let your doc talk you back into using it. My mom had some extremely painful adverse effects that ruined her quality of life for her remaining 10 years, and she only used statins for a month or so.
I use berberine, along with other supplements for type II diabetes along with diet. While I have seen absolutely no effect on my weight, it DOES help control my blood glucose. I am trying to avoid having to go on a trial of metformin.
Fun experiment if you haven't already tried this. Set the video speed to 2x and it still sounds like Dr. Gundry is speaking at a normal pace. 😂 This is how I absorb all of his awesome videos at a fast pace. 👍🏼😊
As a 64 year old woman I go to the fitness club and workout 7 days a week. I practice yoga, I’ve been a certified yoga teacher for 18 years, I swim laps in the lap pool and I walk on the treadmill machine as soon as I get in the fitness club. I eat a high protein, some fat but not too much fat but low sugar diet and have gained 10 lbs since rejoining my fitness club and weigh a whopping 110 lbs 🎉 it’s all muscle mass right now which i appreciate because most people my age “64” have lost muscle mass not gaining it! Keeping your muscles strong and flexible, and practicing balancing is so important because falls are one of the biggest accidents in the elderly population. We loose bone density so I’ve been eating more calcium rich food like dairy yogurt. The most important thing is to take care of your body and it will take care of you 😊
Cut carbs and processed foods, burn the fat on your Body for energy! Two meals a day 18 hr. fast (for repairs)! Take D3-K2, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and other minerals! Eat cruciferous veggies, healthy cuts of meats, fish and seafood including the fat! Exercise, walk, dance, bike, run etc. peace+
Thumbs down on cruciferous veg. They rot in your gut, bloat you and give you gas. They may have lots of nutrition, but your body isn't getting it if it can't digest it!
I have seen other YT docs recommending Berberine. They recommend 500mg to 2000mg per day just before meals or with meals. I take 500 with my first meal of the day which is usually lunch. It’s also anti inflammatory so it helps with aches and pains. Start with the smallest amount because it can cause constipation.
@gayleweber7287 Do you just take 1 a day? You don't have breakfast? I was taking 500 MG 3 times a day and it lowered my blood sugar too much. Started feeling tired and irritable. So I'm off it for a few days. I did lose my appetite and some weight. I recommend starting at a lower does.
Some people (Dr. Stanfield) avoid it on resistance training days as it may blunt the anabolic response but it never bothered me when I was training. 500mg before meals maybe 15 minutes but some recommend 500 x 3 with meals due to halflife. As well as some of the benefit people have mentioned beside Gundry, it's also anti parasitic and slows the rate at which the liver releases glucose.
I recommend Dihydroberberine as ordinary berberine can cause stomac h upset. I also avoid berberine with added cinnamon as it is not usually Ceylon cinnamon and can have side effects.
I just asked if nausea is a side effect! I’ve been taking 500 mg berberine 2x a day with food because if I take it on an empty stomach I kind of feel barfy.
I took berberine for a couple of weeks my insulin dropped plus I lost a few pounds. However i started have sever stomach aches. I had to stop talking it.
Golo release has berberine in it. After two weeks of taking it, I started having side effects such as slight heart burn to stomach aches which turned into IBS. I did lose my appetite but the side effects got too rough.
thank you so much for clarifying this,. I was about to be placed on "the med" but I bought this supplement instead. Looking forward to seeing the results.
I heard about Berberine from severaal UA-cam doctors. I always do independent research on other sites like John Hopkins, NIH, etc. All the information I read backs up the doctors I listen to on YT. So, I have been taking Berberine for about 3 months, 1500mg daily with food. I am doing this to see if I can lower my A1C and affect my insulin resistance. I have already noticed a slight decrease in my belly fat. I have a doctors appointment in 2 weeks (and having blood drawn) and am eager to see if the Berberine has any effect.
@@vgweber1063 Please would you happen to know how many teaspoons, I really try to incorporate supplements with the food I eat . I'm guessing 2 teaspoons? Thank you
@@christinebean7932 5 grams is equal to 1 teaspoon if I remember correctly from my Nursing training. 1 gram is equal to 1000 mg. Powder is different than liquid so look at the container. It will tell you.
@@christinebean7932I take it in pill form, brand Integrative Therapeutics, each pill is 500mg, 3 x a day, 1,500mg a day total. Kills my sweet tooth, cuts my appetite in half if not more! Have never had it constipate me in any way, quite the contrary 😅
Berberine is a natural PDL-1 blocker. I kured, mispelled with a k to avoid google's keyword software, my Mom's colon cancer with natural PDL-1 blockers such as Camu Camu berry, curcumin, ginger, chaga mushrooms, Berberine, apigenin, quercetin, fisetin, Egcg, cayenne etc. Scientists copied these natural PDL-1 blockers and now big pharma has a monoclonal antibody PDL-1 blocker. You take an IV once every 3 weeks and 6 months later the cancer will be gone. Tests show it has a 100% kure rate. It's expensive as all get out, which is why we tried the natural PDL-1 blockers first, and fortunately they worked. She also took the fenbendazole dog wormer and started taking metformin, which starves the cancer of glutamine and glucose. My Mom decided against surgery, radiation and chemo, because we've never seen anyone kured with it.
I have Hashimotos and can loose weight but it’s really hard. I have true metabolic resistance and for years have had such a time getting weight off. I am now taking this and feel hopeful it may help out. I concur with everything you are saying . Thank you for your input on this supplement. 🎉
I am with you and it is such a struggle. I took Monjauro for a month and it was great for weight loss-12 lbs in a month but I felt side effects. Stay strong and now, I shall try this!
@@jeanpaultongeren125 check out Dr. Abram Hoffer's books... diet modification..no dairy - no gluten - must take niacin/niacinamide - go on anti-candida diet - avoid food allergies - metal detox - vitamin/mineral deficiency testing - anti-parasitic testing, thyroid testing and much more.. google orthomolecular Drs. in your area..
learn how to dowse so you can dowse your meds.. I kept see-sawing for many years with raising/lowering doses till I got fed up and started dowsing my doses because of awful symptoms.. now my blood tests have balanced out without all the ups & downs.. also do not eat Soy products at all.. bad for Hashimoto's.. stay away from food allergies as well.. lots to learn about Nutrition which is a Science..
I started drinking ginger root an clove tea an using cod liver oil for everything,an take d3k2 vitamin an hair skin nail vitamin, my hair looks GREAT IM 62 HAIR LOOKS 32😊
Beef liver or beef liver supplements have bioavailable vitamin A for eyesight. Drinking bone broth is great for skin, hair nails and balancing female hormones.
Dr. Gundry, thank you for all your explanation and for your nice and clear speech, you are the best one of them all to understand! Some of other ones rushing like they want to be done and over with their talking! Not U, you take time so we can understand it all!
Been taking berberine for a few months now. Along with several other supplements. My Doc wanted me to take statins for my cholesterol but told him I wasn't interested. We made a deal, I lied and said I'd consider it if I couldn't get it down all naturale. Just got my blood work back from my physical, he said my #'s are good.😊 I also donate platelets and plasma regularly, and they give all the blood #'s so it's easy to keep in ✔️.....
I changed to Berberine too. The Metformin made me feel tired, as if I had just got through running a marathon. I recently read where it can cause muscle atrophy or wasting. Some days if I eat low carb, I don't take anything. When I eat a high carb meal I take 500 mg Berberine and hour before eating. I sometimes take Amla instead of Berberine, and found that Bitter Melon also works. Vanadium and Chromium is another treatment that will keep sugar stable. Anyway, how is Berberine working for you? Whatever you're doing appears to be working, because you look great.
@kristiefish7041 Really hope it helps you too. I've stopped using steroid creams and have gone on an all natural route. It's been tough but very eye opening.
@kuga7423 within a month of using berberine I saw changes. But you'd have to stop cortisol first and then you're most probably gonna have withdrawal symptoms. So the eczema will get worse first before it gets better. And that's gonna be a tough journey, but one that's worth it in the long run.
What dose should I be taking for weight loss? At the end the Dr said supplements are good as long as you know the dose you need to have an affect yet didn’t mention a dose
@@TheTruthshallmakeufree not sure about weight loss. But on the Oregon Grape Root I have, it says to take it with meals. It’s used for all sorts of different reasons. Like it can help with certain skin conditions. Best to you ask your Dr, though Dr’s can be weird about natural remedies.
Unfortunately berberine is quite expensive, only because it is so popular for weight loss. Fenugreek, neem, Ceylon cinnamon, bitter melon & also turmeric are natural others which might have a similar potency to pharma Metformin. Have a look online.
@@jeanpaultongeren125 I've been led to believe that one should consume turmeric with black pepper, for it's piperine content. This greatly aids absorption of the curcumin.
Thank you so much for all details and explanation. Would you mind to let us know what brand is safe to get! As you know there are tons of brands out there and im lways struggling to find the right one! And when is the best time to take it!? Before meals or with meals!
I like his glasses. If he gets noticed more, then hopefully we will become more healthy. I’m tired of being fat! I’m making healthy choices. I have cut my carbs and I’m exercising more. I’m finally starting to feel better. Ketones are the answer for me. 😊
A health care professional once told me that the problem with weight issues is that you first get metabolically ill then you get fat. You don't get fat and then get ill, you get much more ill once you are obese. When you begin to take care of your metabolism you are allowing the machinery of your body to work as it was designed. Our standard American diet is like putting bad gas into your auto's tank and expecting it to run correctly. The right diet and assistance from the right supplements like Berberine can get you on the right track again. Become metabolical functional again and you will take care of your vanity issues of weight.
Side effects should be mentioned!! It can BIG TIME make you constipated. It can also lower blood sugar too much. I normally have good energy but I have experienced with berberine that I completely lost my energy similar to having too many carbs. I have experienced that it helps with the skin tags. I like berberine but don't take it most of the time because of side effects. I will now try to take it with l-reuteri and homemade milk kefir to see if I can avoid the constipation. One time I put dried barberry berries in my salad and got so badly constipated that I had a sore rear for a whole week.
I've been taking Metformin ER for YEARS and my gi issues, especially bowel incontinence, has continually gotten worse😢. My doctor NEVER ONCE suggested Metformin ER could be causing it. When it got so bad that I just STOPPED FOOD COMPLETELY for 10 days, he finally suggested I switch to regular Metformin. PROBLEM SOLVED!!! After reading comments here and GI upsets I'm reluctant to try berberine.
Ive had issues with PCOS and insulin resistance. I’ve never been more than 20 lbs over a normal weight range. I also have hypoglycemia. I’m perimenopausal and have gained weight around my waist whereas before I’ve always had thicker lower half. My question is, would Berberine be something I should consider having hypoglycemia. I am just starting to make changes to my diet to improve my gut health.
Does Berberine replace something your body is not producing enough of? Therefore causeing something in your body to stop producing, making it something you'll have to take for the rest of your life? I hope this makes sense.
Nah, it's not a hormone. Berberine is a naturally occurring compound found in several plants, including barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, and Oregon grape. It's a bright yellow, bitter-tasting substance with a long history of use in traditional medicine for various health concerns. Here's a quick breakdown of what you need to know about berberine: Potential benefits: Blood sugar control: Studies suggest berberine may be as effective as some diabetes medications in regulating blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity. Cholesterol and triglyceride management: Evidence indicates berberine can help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, although the effect is generally modest. Other potential benefits: Research suggests berberine may have benefits for various other conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), high blood pressure, and certain types of infections. However, more research is needed in these areas.
Are fermented foods recommended for people with Hashimotos Disease (hypothyroid)? I was very excited about fermented foods until I learned they cause unwanted effects for this condition. Do you agree with this?
Can an extremely underweight person with RA take Berberine for its varied health benefits apart from weight loss. Will taking it prevent gaining health body mass and weight or cause further weight loss in an underweight person?
Hint: set your speed setting to 1.5-2.0 for more effective attention and save you time.
No need
He has great resources but can’t stand his cadence. Speeding it up really help. Thanks!
He puts me to sleep...he's that SLOW.🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🤨🤨🤨🤨🤔🤔😎😎
Speed 1.75 was perfect for me!
Sooooo boaring
as english is not my mother tongue, I am completely happy with the slow, clear and easely understandable speed and language. THANK you!
I generally listen to Dr Gundry at 2X playback because he is clear, but slow...
I’ve taken Berberine for 15years. Hispanic, with diabetic parents , I have changed my diet and taken supplements such at this one for years now. Moringa is also great.
I am thin but muscular, so this supplement helps me keep in shape and my blood sugars stable. I don’t want to end up diabetic like my parents. My Papi who is up in heaven now due to diabetes 😢.
Morninga should not be taken if you have thyroid problems
You said you're think and muscular, I saw in your video you are porky. Did you stop the berberine?
@@darleenliesen7825 Can you explain why? Was going to start taking it.
If you are taking levothyroxine, morninga can decrease the effectiveness of the levo
I’m on Ozempic ( pre diabetic ) and it brought my AC1 to normal. All my aunts and uncles , great aunts and uncles have/had diabetes. My older brother is diabetic now and I really don’t want to become diabetic as well.
When the mitochondria are uncoupled, they produce heat through thermogenesis without generating as much ATP. This increased heat production results in higher energy expenditure even when you are doing nothing, which, in turn increases your resting metabolic rate. This is why a lot of people who take berberine say they feel warmer in certain areas of their body when they are on it, its because your metabolism just got a boost and your cells are creating more heat. That wasted energy has to go somewhere so your body just ditches it by generating heat instead of storing it in the cell as fat.
Thank for that information
Yeah I’ve felt that! I love Berberine, my appetite is lower :)
Is that a good or bad thing to happen?
That's crazy! I thought I was just imagining things lol.
Just adds to hot flashes but.... it works.
I have taken Berberine for over a year and it has kept my blood sugar level under control, I was borderline diabetic. My A1C is normal.
What is the name of the product like the companies name?
@carmensquire4324
Solaray Berberine @ Sprouts
I started taking in 2022
June 2017 A1C 5.8
Oct. 2019 A1C 5.6
July 2022 A1C 5.2
April 2023 A1C 4.9 (the best)
Dec. 2023 A1C 5.4 (today)
(I've cheated a bit w/Ice cream this time).
@@mizroseadventure I appreciate you sharing your information with me. Keep up the great work!
@@mizroseadventure Thank you for your response. I just received the same exact Berberine that you use. I wanted to know if I take it with my evening dinner will it keep me up all night long?
@@carmensquire4324I use Solaray. I don’t take it in the evening, I take one with breakfast and one with lunch, or a little before or after my meals. It doesn’t give me jitters or energy, it just helps my blood sugar stay low and it reduces my appetite. I wouldn’t worry about it keeping you up at night.
It ended my tinnitus problems..WHAT A SURPRİSE☺️☺️
Shhh. Don't tell your ENT. 😂
Brand and dosage pls. Thank you
No kidding?
I have constant tinnitus since after the jab and booster. How long did it take to have an affect, and what dose were you taking? Thank you SO MUCH.
@@michelefiorilla9714 I still have tinnitus. Been on Oz for three months.
I was very lucky to have a visionary doctor for 40 years , in my country . I use berberine and PQQ for more than 15 years when nobody else talked about this . 🙏🏻🌷✨🙏🏻 thank you , Dr G 🙏🏻
Him! Just a quick question…. What brand and how much barbering you are using ? I started barbering about a month ago and stopped because it was irritating my throat, almost like reflux symptoms. Any advice ? Thank you 🙏
@@dianakhan1551 I use the Berberine extract 1800 mg that I buy from Amazon. I love it . Good luck 🍀
PQQ makes me feel sick and lethargic
@@haidersyed6554 interesting . For me is exactly the opposite . Are you sure it is from PQQ? We are really all different
I’ve just started taking it..couple of weeks in, trying to change my diet too though, that’s important.
Thanks to you Dr. Grundy I lost 20 pounds eating sensibly and taking berberine once a day. Really appreciate your hard work
Great! How long did it take to lose that 20 lbs?
Great job! 👍
Congrats! Did it have cinnamon?
I'm going to take once a day starting tomorrow. I took 3 times a day for a little over a week. I lost 3 pounds but was exhausted and felt like no matter what I did, I couldn't get enough sleep. It lowered my blood sugar too much. Be mindful when taking and start with a smaller dose to see how your body will tolerate it. Today, I wore a raincoat that I hadn't worn in years because it was too snug. It now fits again. This is after taking Berberine 10 days.
@@gabrielle9958hi may I ask what berberine product did you use? Thx!
I have been taking berberine, ceylon cinnamon, myo-inositol, magnesium glyceinate, a multivitamin and a calcium with vit D. I also aim for 30 g of protein with each meal and 30g of protein before my coffee. It has helped me lose so much weight.
When you say " taking it" in what way or combination and when? Please and thank you!
Whats the connection with protein and coffee?
If you are past 50 years of age, see what Dr. Berg has to say about calcium.
The best explanation of Berberine benefits on the web.
No hype, just medically based explanation of it effect on the body.
Now we know he sells products that contain berberine but his clear explanation and broad losing of its benefits clearly come from medical knowledge not merely an advertising message
Love how he explains the drug companies products and the desire to connect you to them for life.
I will use berberine not Ozempic
Geez people. Stop making fun of his glasses. He likes bright colors. So what. Grow up!!
I like everything about his outfit man, he’s fun!
I Love the glasses - they suit him perfectly 👌
Grow up! Lol.
The glasses are child-like!
Lego is for kids right?
@@krugmeup2162no, they are for everyone.
I switched to Dihydro Berberine, and at one 100 mg capsule a day, i can see results in just one week compared to years of regular Berberine. The cost is $5 a month....amazing.
Literally didn't even notice his glasses, hair color, etc. I'm paying attention to the information he's offering. Everyone has different taste, and i appreciate that he is an individual and free thinker rather than a follower that worries about what you all think. Your comments about his glasses show how shallow and immature you are.
Dr. Gundry is re-educating America's very sick population. He uses funny "props" to get attention--not start a fashion trend.
I think his glasses 🤓 are cool!
Exactly‼️ All the things that make him different are the very same things that make him awesomely DIFFERENT. He’s 💯 amazing‼️ 🤩🥰❤️
This Doctor needs to be cloned and put into EVERY medical school to re-educate doctors with correct information about HEALTH. He is brilliant, and a gem of a person to anyone with common sense about how to improve their health in a sustained way.
I just love learning from his simple to understand videos ... I respect this man immensely 😊😊👍👍
Thank you for the kind words!
Bullshit. His lectin nonsense has been disproved by various people.
He super cute, too ;)
Love his personality too!!!
I love him too
After years of struggling with my weight, I finally worked it out. I eat 6 hours a day, magnesium, zinc, vit D and B, iron and no gluten. I also eat what I like in the 6 hours and watch Gundry
I’ve been doing that in addition to watching my fat and carb intake. Vegetarian. No difference in weight.
This dude is a quack because he’s always trying to sell something, he has another video that negative about Berberine but now he says it’s good because he’s added to his many products he sells. Don’t believe the hype. He is a business man
R u intermittent fasting?
What kind of magnesium
@@AnthonyGonzalez-cy2zd try a spray for best absorption. I use ancient minerals
I just started taking Berberine a month ago, and now I’m doing 75 Hard and eating a specific diet with no cheat day….I can’t wait to see the results because I can feel my body changing
I have lost an enormous amount of weight over the last 3 years thanks to you Dr. Gundry and your energy renew product. Thank You
Stop telling lies
@jamieandrick6541 there's 19 grams in one apple.
Omg DR. GRUNDRY IS SO SMART AND VERY HANDSOME I REALY ENJOY WATCHING HIS PODCAST I LEARN SO MUCH FROM HIM AND THANK YOU DR.GRUNDRY FOR THIS INFORMATION ❤️ 😊
Ok, knock it off, Mrs. Gundry
You need glasses
@@harlow743 But not a pair with blue frames😂
I’m very selective who I listen to for advice, especially medical. I am a huge fan of Dr. Gundry and trust him completely.
Started Berberine today. Thanks Dr.
Where do you get berberine?
I heard it helps lower cholesterol. Since i stopped taking statins 5 months ago I'm praying it DOES have an affect because my blood test is NEXT WEEK (been working out and lost 15 lbs too🤞)
Red yeast rice has lowered my cholesterol
How was your test?
Results?
christopherfritz3840 Could you share your cholesterol results from your blood test a few weeks ago? Or at least let us know if cholesterol improved? It probably depends how long you've been taking the berberine, and the weight loss and working out should have had a positive effect too.
Good job on stopping the statins!! Don't let your doc talk you back into using it. My mom had some extremely painful adverse effects that ruined her quality of life for her remaining 10 years, and she only used statins for a month or so.
What were the results of the test?
I use berberine, along with other supplements for type II diabetes along with diet. While I have seen absolutely no effect on my weight, it DOES help control my blood glucose. I am trying to avoid having to go on a trial of metformin.
Reduce your carbs
Or fat and bad processed carb but not Starch
@@candlelady239 oh why not starch
Only wondered.
No need for metformin if you cut yiur carbs down to 25-30 per day it is sooooo easy. Maybe take Metformin in the beginning to encourage you
do fast 18/6. Worked for me.
Fun experiment if you haven't already tried this. Set the video speed to 2x and it still sounds like Dr. Gundry is speaking at a normal pace. 😂
This is how I absorb all of his awesome videos at a fast pace. 👍🏼😊
I just love this doctor. ❤ He explains everything in layman's terms.
As a 64 year old woman I go to the fitness club and workout 7 days a week. I practice yoga, I’ve been a certified yoga teacher for 18 years, I swim laps in the lap pool and I walk on the treadmill machine as soon as I get in the fitness club. I eat a high protein, some fat but not too much fat but low sugar diet and have gained 10 lbs since rejoining my fitness club and weigh a whopping 110 lbs 🎉 it’s all muscle mass right now which i appreciate because most people my age “64” have lost muscle mass not gaining it! Keeping your muscles strong and flexible, and practicing balancing is so important because falls are one of the biggest accidents in the elderly population. We loose bone density so I’ve been eating more calcium rich food like dairy yogurt.
The most important thing is to take care of your body and it will take care of you 😊
You are one of the lucky ones, many have tried not many succeed !!!
Whats this have ti do with berberine?
You bought a microphone..! Much improved sound quality, thank you!
Dr. Gundry - thank you for the insight on berberine and insulin....I loved "the drugs that shall not be named..." excellent summary again...
Cut carbs and processed foods, burn the fat on your Body for energy! Two meals a day 18 hr. fast (for repairs)! Take D3-K2, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and other minerals! Eat cruciferous veggies, healthy cuts of meats, fish and seafood including the fat! Exercise, walk, dance, bike, run etc. peace+
Thumbs down on cruciferous veg. They rot in your gut, bloat you and give you gas. They may have lots of nutrition, but your body isn't getting it if it can't digest it!
Take vitamin D and K2 separately please.
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Dr Gundry, can you make another video about Berberine? How much can be taken? How to incorporate in meals…etc…Thank you!
I have seen other YT docs recommending Berberine. They recommend 500mg to 2000mg per day just before meals or with meals. I take 500 with my first meal of the day which is usually lunch. It’s also anti inflammatory so it helps with aches and pains. Start with the smallest amount because it can cause constipation.
@@vgweber1063thanks. I was curious myself😊
@gayleweber7287 Do you just take 1 a day? You don't have breakfast? I was taking 500 MG 3 times a day and it lowered my blood sugar too much. Started feeling tired and irritable. So I'm off it for a few days. I did lose my appetite and some weight. I recommend starting at a lower does.
Some people (Dr. Stanfield) avoid it on resistance training days as it may blunt the anabolic response but it never bothered me when I was training. 500mg before meals maybe 15 minutes but some recommend 500 x 3 with meals due to halflife. As well as some of the benefit people have mentioned beside Gundry, it's also anti parasitic and slows the rate at which the liver releases glucose.
@@BadWolf-bw6ik thanks for this great info
I recommend Dihydroberberine as ordinary berberine can cause stomac h upset. I also avoid berberine with added cinnamon as it is not usually Ceylon cinnamon and can have side effects.
Till there is no stevia in it Cinnamon is good.
I just asked if nausea is a side effect! I’ve been taking 500 mg berberine 2x a day with food because if I take it on an empty stomach I kind of feel barfy.
Dihydroberbine ?
I took berberine for a couple of weeks my insulin dropped plus I lost a few pounds. However i started have sever stomach aches. I had to stop talking it.
Golo release has berberine in it. After two weeks of taking it, I started having side effects such as slight heart burn to stomach aches which turned into IBS. I did lose my appetite but the side effects got too rough.
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Love his glasses!
Those glasses are awful!
thank you so much for clarifying this,. I was about to be placed on "the med" but I bought this supplement instead. Looking forward to seeing the results.
How are you doing now? Lost any weight?
Thank you so much for this explanation. Made so much sense to me
Thank you for the information Dr. Gundry
I heard about Berberine from severaal UA-cam doctors. I always do independent research on other sites like John Hopkins, NIH, etc. All the information I read backs up the doctors I listen to on YT. So, I have been taking Berberine for about 3 months, 1500mg daily with food. I am doing this to see if I can lower my A1C and affect my insulin resistance. I have already noticed a slight decrease in my belly fat. I have a doctors appointment in 2 weeks (and having blood drawn) and am eager to see if the Berberine has any effect.
Did it work
Give us an update. What brand of berberine did you use?
They never share a brand /recommend. … smh
Thank you for this valuable information.
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It would be helpful if there was dosing recommendations here 🤷🏼♀️
I take 500mg with lunch which is my first meal of the day. You can take up to 2000mg a day but start slowly. It can be constipating.
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Please would you happen to know how many teaspoons, I really try to incorporate supplements with the food I eat . I'm guessing 2 teaspoons? Thank you
@@christinebean7932 5 grams is equal to 1 teaspoon if I remember correctly from my Nursing training. 1 gram is equal to 1000 mg. Powder is different than liquid so look at the container. It will tell you.
@@christinebean7932I take it in pill form, brand Integrative Therapeutics, each pill is 500mg, 3 x a day, 1,500mg a day total. Kills my sweet tooth, cuts my appetite in half if not more! Have never had it constipate me in any way, quite the contrary 😅
It's in pills. 500 mg pills@@christinebean7932
THANK YOU Dr. Gundry! I am loving your detailed podcasts and your wonderful pace at explaining things!
Love to see Barbara oneil & gundy put their knowledge together
So grateful for Dr. Gundry and this community.
I love berberine Dr.Gundy but pls tell us how it fights cancer..its truly amazing how msny reasearch studies show that..thank you.
Berberine is a natural PDL-1 blocker. I kured, mispelled with a k to avoid google's keyword software, my Mom's colon cancer with natural PDL-1 blockers such as Camu Camu berry, curcumin, ginger, chaga mushrooms, Berberine, apigenin, quercetin, fisetin, Egcg, cayenne etc. Scientists copied these natural PDL-1 blockers and now big pharma has a monoclonal antibody PDL-1 blocker. You take an IV once every 3 weeks and 6 months later the cancer will be gone. Tests show it has a 100% kure rate. It's expensive as all get out, which is why we tried the natural PDL-1 blockers first, and fortunately they worked. She also took the fenbendazole dog wormer and started taking metformin, which starves the cancer of glutamine and glucose. My Mom decided against surgery, radiation and chemo, because we've never seen anyone kured with it.
Pls make a video on its interaction with other meds like blood thinner, heart meds, best labels to buy with lab test reports etc etc
Where can I buy good Berberine supplement ?
I have Hashimotos and can loose weight but it’s really hard. I have true metabolic resistance and for years have had such a time getting weight off. I am now taking this and feel hopeful it may help out. I concur with everything you are saying . Thank you for your input on this supplement. 🎉
I am with you and it is such a struggle. I took Monjauro for a month and it was great for weight loss-12 lbs in a month but I felt side effects. Stay strong and now, I shall try this!
I got schizophrenia. hang in there.
@@jeanpaultongeren125 check out Dr. Abram Hoffer's books... diet modification..no dairy - no gluten - must take niacin/niacinamide - go on anti-candida diet - avoid food allergies - metal detox - vitamin/mineral deficiency testing - anti-parasitic testing, thyroid testing and much more.. google orthomolecular Drs. in your area..
learn how to dowse so you can dowse your meds.. I kept see-sawing for many years with raising/lowering doses till I got fed up and started dowsing my doses because of awful symptoms.. now my blood tests have balanced out without all the ups & downs.. also do not eat Soy products at all.. bad for Hashimoto's.. stay away from food allergies as well.. lots to learn about Nutrition which is a Science..
I tried the diabetic drugs. They made me sick to my stomach all the time.
Dr. will u also do a vid on the best vitamins etc for good eyesight , female hormones and hair growth thank you !
I started drinking ginger root an clove tea an using cod liver oil for everything,an take d3k2 vitamin an hair skin nail vitamin, my hair looks GREAT IM 62 HAIR LOOKS 32😊
Beef liver or beef liver supplements have bioavailable vitamin A for eyesight. Drinking bone broth is great for skin, hair nails and balancing female hormones.
Dr. Gundry, thank you for all your explanation and for your nice and clear speech, you are the best one of them all to understand! Some of other ones rushing like they want to be done and over with their talking! Not U, you take time so we can understand it all!
Good video, you explained it better than the last two videos I watched
Thank You Dr. Gundry for this simple yet helpful and useful suppliment description.
What is the recommended daily dose of berberine? Thanks
500mg 3 x a day with food, but I’m on 350mg 2 x a day with food. Im struggling to remember to take it at the moment, just started.
What Berberine brand is best? Thank you
Buy" donotage"brand its 99% purity
Very interesting Dr. What brand of Berberine do you recommend? Also, what is the dosage?
He can’t recommend a brand because if he does, he’ll get sued by all the other companies.
I use Vitacost brand, but they sell others.
I recommend Sugar MD dihydroberberine which is much more bioavailable and mitigates any gastrointestinal issues.
Thorne brand
@@dawnbryant6784 thank you! Where do you find a good quality one? I've read this one many times doing research.
I love that each listener can adjust the playback speed.
Every video on UA-cam has that option 😂
I like colorful glasses. I love color. I love different things.
whens the best time to take it
My reading has stated it should be taken 23 to 27 minutes before your largest (highest caloric meal with carbohydrates) meal of the day.
Been taking berberine for a few months now. Along with several other supplements. My Doc wanted me to take statins for my cholesterol but told him I wasn't interested. We made a deal, I lied and said I'd consider it if I couldn't get it down all naturale. Just got my blood work back from my physical, he said my #'s are good.😊 I also donate platelets and plasma regularly, and they give all the blood #'s so it's easy to keep in ✔️.....
Thanks for sharing
LOVE THE GLASSES ON YOU!!!!!❤ 👓 thank you for this video!!
I'm on metformin and plan to change to Berberine!!
I changed to Berberine too. The Metformin made me feel tired, as if I had just got through running a marathon. I recently read where it can cause muscle atrophy or wasting. Some days if I eat low carb, I don't take anything. When I eat a high carb meal I take 500 mg Berberine and hour before eating. I sometimes take Amla instead of Berberine, and found that Bitter Melon also works. Vanadium and Chromium is another treatment that will keep sugar stable. Anyway, how is Berberine working for you? Whatever you're doing appears to be working, because you look great.
I started taking berberine for my eczema. It's helping a lot! And I've noticed it took away my cravings for unhealthy fats.
I am so so happy to hear that. I have terrible eczema and I am looking for help with it. My bottle of berberine should arrive in the mail today!
@kristiefish7041 Really hope it helps you too. I've stopped using steroid creams and have gone on an all natural route. It's been tough but very eye opening.
@@JMThingshow Long until you noticed any changes? I also have skin problems and only cortisol can help.
@kuga7423 within a month of using berberine I saw changes. But you'd have to stop cortisol first and then you're most probably gonna have withdrawal symptoms. So the eczema will get worse first before it gets better. And that's gonna be a tough journey, but one that's worth it in the long run.
Is there any combination of supplements that would not be advised whilst using Berberine?
Love his information, lots to consider.
What dose should I be taking for weight loss? At the end the Dr said supplements are good as long as you know the dose you need to have an affect yet didn’t mention a dose
I was alao waiting for info on dosing. Love the info on this channel but this one sounds like an ad for his products primarily.
For a Diabetic, it’s 500mg, 3 times a day with food. Like you would Metformin. I take 350mg, once or twice a day. At the moment.
@@Hevva67 thank you for weight loss?
@@TheTruthshallmakeufree not sure about weight loss. But on the Oregon Grape Root I have, it says to take it with meals. It’s used for all sorts of different reasons. Like it can help with certain skin conditions. Best to you ask your Dr, though Dr’s can be weird about natural remedies.
@@TheTruthshallmakeufreecheck Dr. Sung video.talking about dosage .
Great content, diction, and production, THANKS! ✅
Unfortunately berberine is quite expensive, only because it is so popular for weight loss.
Fenugreek, neem, Ceylon cinnamon, bitter melon & also turmeric are natural others which might have a similar potency to pharma Metformin. Have a look online.
Thinking of trading my curcumine supplements is 30 dollar each month for Berberine supplement.
@@jeanpaultongeren125 I've been led to believe that one should consume turmeric with black pepper, for it's piperine content. This greatly aids absorption of the curcumin.
Funegreek will search
I have not found berberine to be super expensive
@@Lovenature255 I guess the term expensive has different meanings to various people. Lucky you, then.
I've used it for a few days now, and I just feel so much more energetic and alert, that alone makes it worth while!
Excellent breakdown explaining berberines cellular function.
Can caused side affects on hypothyroidism? Or is it safe?
With so many choices out there, which Berberine do you recommend and what daily dosage? I am currently taking Thorne 400mg daily with my evening meal.
Thank you so much for all details and explanation. Would you mind to let us know what brand is safe to get! As you know there are tons of brands out there and im lways struggling to find the right one! And when is the best time to take it!? Before meals or with meals!
You explained the insulin-sugar relationship so clearly. I get it now. Thanks 😊
I like his glasses. If he gets noticed more, then hopefully we will become more healthy. I’m tired of being fat! I’m making healthy choices. I have cut my carbs and I’m exercising more. I’m finally starting to feel better. Ketones are the answer for me. 😊
Also called Oregon Grape.
I love his info but I love his glasses too 💕💕
I was recommended berberine for ibs im not really looking to lose weight just help with digestion
Which one is better Spurlina or Berberine?
A health care professional once told me that the problem with weight issues is that you first get metabolically ill then you get fat. You don't get fat and then get ill, you get much more ill once you are obese. When you begin to take care of your metabolism you are allowing the machinery of your body to work as it was designed. Our standard American diet is like putting bad gas into your auto's tank and expecting it to run correctly. The right diet and assistance from the right supplements like Berberine can get you on the right track again. Become metabolical functional again and you will take care of your vanity issues of weight.
I know many thin sick people. 😊
Fabulous information.
Hi Dr Gundry, can I take berberine when I am on an aryvedic herbal medicine divya mukta vati for high blood pressure ?
Thank you for the information on Berberine, Doctor Guntry
1.25X speed is a crazy trip 😂😂😂
Side effects should be mentioned!! It can BIG TIME make you constipated. It can also lower blood sugar too much. I normally have good energy but I have experienced with berberine that I completely lost my energy similar to having too many carbs. I have experienced that it helps with the skin tags. I like berberine but don't take it most of the time because of side effects. I will now try to take it with l-reuteri and homemade milk kefir to see if I can avoid the constipation. One time I put dried barberry berries in my salad and got so badly constipated that I had a sore rear for a whole week.
Yes it took my blood so low it thru my balance off and I was sick.
I've been taking Metformin ER for YEARS and my gi issues, especially bowel incontinence, has continually gotten worse😢. My doctor NEVER ONCE suggested Metformin ER could be causing it. When it got so bad that I just STOPPED FOOD COMPLETELY for 10 days, he finally suggested I switch to regular Metformin. PROBLEM SOLVED!!!
After reading comments here and GI upsets I'm reluctant to try berberine.
Ive had issues with PCOS and insulin resistance. I’ve never been more than 20 lbs over a normal weight range. I also have hypoglycemia. I’m perimenopausal and have gained weight around my waist whereas before I’ve always had thicker lower half. My question is, would Berberine be something I should consider having hypoglycemia. I am just starting to make changes to my diet to improve my gut health.
I have hypoglycemia as well and I take it just fine, as a matter of fact, my instances are draumatically lower since taking it.
Berberine lowers blood sugar, so if you already suffer from low blood sugar, it might not be a good supplement for you.
Fermented food & non starch veg is the pinnacle of gut health. Learn to do yourself. Sourkraut, kombucha, kefir. Cabbage is cheap, sourkraut is easy.
I noticed it made me feel pretty listless, and that was not fun. I have diagnosed hypoglycemia from a 6 hr glucose test ( in my 20s).
I... LOVE... Dr. Gundry's choices in eyewear..!
Does Berberine replace something your body is not producing enough of? Therefore causeing something in your body to stop producing, making it something you'll have to take for the rest of your life? I hope this makes sense.
Nah, it's not a hormone. Berberine is a naturally occurring compound found in several plants, including barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, and Oregon grape. It's a bright yellow, bitter-tasting substance with a long history of use in traditional medicine for various health concerns.
Here's a quick breakdown of what you need to know about berberine:
Potential benefits:
Blood sugar control: Studies suggest berberine may be as effective as some diabetes medications in regulating blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity.
Cholesterol and triglyceride management: Evidence indicates berberine can help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, although the effect is generally modest.
Other potential benefits: Research suggests berberine may have benefits for various other conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), high blood pressure, and certain types of infections. However, more research is needed in these areas.
Can you start taking berberine while weaning off metforman
I heard berberine had antibiotic properties and therefore messed with the gut biome. Not true?
Interesting - good question,
What’s the best brand of berberine to use?
Are fermented foods recommended for people with Hashimotos Disease (hypothyroid)? I was very excited about fermented foods until I learned they cause unwanted effects for this condition. Do you agree with this?
Carnivore will cure hashimotos. ❤
Look up Anthony William he's called the Medical medium. Very informative
His glasses are stylish, he looks good 😊
Can an extremely underweight person with RA take Berberine for its varied health benefits apart from weight loss. Will taking it prevent gaining health body mass and weight or cause further weight loss in an underweight person?
I enjoyed listening. Do you answer questions? I ask because I see no questions answered
I love Dr Gundry’s Metabolic Advanced with Berberine!
Why do you love it? What difference has it made for you? Thanks!
He didn’t say how to use
Lowered my A1C and LDL particle number. I'm hoping it will also improve the tight junctions in my gut!@@FoyeStender
I have been taking berberine for 3 months and cut my food consumption. I have not lost anything
How much Berberine to take Daily?
Love the glasses! You rock!
Cool glasses, doc! Thanks for the information. I love berberine for diabetes. Knocks my blood sugar down!
Which brand of berberine is best?
I have been ordering from life extension for supplements. I’ve used the one they sell for a couple months. Down 25 pounds
Does anyone experience any side effects and what would that be thanks
So, does Berberine help with fat loss in your mid-section? aka, visceral fat?
Yes it does
@@msa1678 thanks 🙏
I didn't know Eric Forrester (John McCook) was a Dr. and a actor! (Bold and the Beautiful)😂