Lose Weight Fast with Berberine (How to use it CORRECTLY)
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- Опубликовано: 26 май 2023
- Berberine is one of the most powerful weight loss supplements out there because it acts on some of the most fundamental issues that precipitate weight gain.
What makes it ideal is that it has a broad range of benefits, is well-tolerated, and can be used in conjunction with other weight loss supplements and medications.
Here's how it can help you lose weight:
1. By improving insulin sensitivity. Berberine has been shown in at least 1 study to have an equal impact on blood sugar as the prescription medication metformin.
2. By increasing the density of mitochondria in your muscle cells. Increasing muscle function is critical to burning more calories.
3. By activating brown fat tissue. Brown fat tissue helps regulate your heat production and metabolism and berberine can help you brown white fat.
4. By reducing inflammation. Reducing inflammation helps balance fat-storing hormones like leptin.
5. By improving gut health. There is a connection between gut health and your ability to stay lean and berberine can help clean up your microbiome from unwanted bacterial overgrowth syndromes.
The ideal dose of berberine is somewhere between 500 mg all the way up to 2,000 mg taken each day. You will want to split the dose taking half in the morning and half in the evening.
Most people are fine taking 1,000 mg per day but you may want to take more if you are trying to treat issues like diabetes or insulin resistance as well.
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I’ve lost 102 lbs in the last year and a half after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Berberine is part of my plan along with low carb, fasting, acv and lifting weights - nir light, vibraplate, hypnosis, etc 😅 but it’s been easy this time! It’s still coming off and I’ve never been on other meds for type 2, plus A1C is coming down.
HOW MUCH do u take please?
Which NIR light & which vibroplate?
I have got rid of Sugar diet soda and all the othe junk started August 28 2022 I don't eat after 6pm - 10 am can't lose any weight in fact i have gained a dress size in last 10 days I have a thyroid problem I don't know what to do i also walk on treadmille daily can someone help
@@patriciasalyers9875 What do you eat for breakfast?
@@patriciasalyers9875 Dear Patricia. Easy to treat Thyroid. Are you hypo? Syntroid and Liothronine T3. HOW MUCH do you eat between 10 am and 6 pm? Are u limiting yiur carbs intake to no more than 25 grams per day?
Taking berberine for 2 weeks now I've lost almost 6 pounds
when and how much do you take?
Which brand do you use?
Which brand are you taking?
Which brand pliz
Which brand do you take?
5 months ago I was 155 and now 122, this supplement works for me!!!!! And my inflammation is under control!!!!
How are you taking it?
that's my average weight I want 120 as an end weight
What else you did and what brand you took? Thanks
Congrats on your weight loss, what's your dose of you don't mind me asking?
It made me sick when I first started it. DId you start off with a small dose?
I have been on Berberine since Jan. Off and on intermittent fasting, watching my carbs, trying not to eat late at night. I am down 12 pounds. Have not lost weight like this since in my 20s. It works slow but it works. When I stick to my IF, low carb, no late night snacking and Berberine that is when the weight drops faster. No side effects for me. Good luck all!
Same. I've had some issues with hormones and I've come the conclusion I'm IR and I have PCOS (but doctors have been failing me with help of hormones and such). I also think my body is just more sensitive to carbs. I have lowered my carbs, take many supplements including berberine since April and I've lost 10-12lbs. I don't fast anymore because it stresses me out more, unfortunatley. I have found over the last few weeks I'm fuller after smaller meals than I use to be.
Consider going on the Keto diet, if you want to lose weight faster. Eliminate sugar, and keep your carb intake at thirty grams a day or lower. I lost forty pounds last year, and at age 65, I am now down to the weight I was at in my 20s. I feel extraordinarily better! I am not doing Keto now, but I'm taking Berberine daily, and maintaining my lower weight with ZERO struggle or deprivation. If I start gaining weight at some point, I'll just go back to full Keto, and keep Berberine in the plan. Be well, and prosper!
Do you have any recommendation on the brand to use? There are so many options out there, I never know which ones are full of fillers and which ones actually work.
Congratulations! Good job
@@stephen3073congratulations and good job! Keep going
I weighed 380 + lbs.. Started cutting back on carbs 2001 and taking Berberine. Was on Insulin and Metformin. Now 2023 I weigh 220 lbs, Now no need for prescription meds.. I try to exercise (walking) 20 Minutes daily. I also had sleep apnea, uses a cpap machine at night.. No longer have Sleep Apnea..
Did you take the supplement with metformin ?
That’s fantastic! I take 500 metformin per day. I want to switch to Berberine.
Can you please share what brand of Berberine you used.
Awesome! 🎉
Beautiful ! I have started low carb 3 days ..am diabetic...high blood pressure. Hoping to get off metformin and Jardine. Have heard of berberine. Thank you for the inspiration ❤
I am insulin resistant, with PCOS, and I’m excited to add berberine + chromium to my other supplements, which are an inositol, and NAC. They’ve been game changers! I never thought supplements could help as much as they have! With the two supplements I’m on now alone, I’ve lost a good amount of weight..one pair of my shorts looks like i can almost fit my body in one leg hole of my shorts!! 😂prior I couldn’t lose a pound, and I was 300+ lbs… 😢nothing I tried helped, nothing. And now my body is trying to work with me..not against me anymore! Thank god for bloodwork! ❤❤
You're taking bernerine and chromium? Any dieting? I'm plant based so Im curious. And congrats to you on your weight loss. Sounds like you've gone down quite a bit!!😎😎
Awesome work
@@cherrellsumbler85 the chromium I’ve run past my health provider, she’s looking to add it, but I must be careful because of other meds, and illnesses I have..always consult your doc!
I am NOT allowed to start the berberine, until we get my liver checked a bit better, and since berberine has a poor absorption rate,and it must go through the liver, we’re holding off until I can get confirmation of what’s going on in my liver,which the appt is in a few weeks! I’m glad I just didn’t start taking it! I do take a collagen supplement for joint support/inflammation, and it’s helped tremendously, along with the NAC, which supports a healthy liver. So! Once I get the all clear- I’ll add the berberine! I’m excited, but I guess it’s not the greatest thing for you if you have liver issues,or blood pressure problems..
If I come across any excellent plant based products, I’ll come back here to let you know! But I’ve found, that a high protein, high veggie, low carb diet(I don’t deny myself,I just eat smaller portions of carbs,and a bit more of protein, and fill up on the veggies! I cut out ALOT of sugar, and soda.( I will have a can here n there,but I don’t drink the whole thing and I add lots of ice! It’s funny how we can trick our brains! And here’s a great tip I learned to eat your meal..go around your plate, eat your meat,or veggies- FIRST! Then, leave your carbs on the plate for last. By the time you go to eat your carbs, you’ll already start feeling full! You won’t even finish your rice,or potatoes,or whatever carb might be on your plate! It works!! (I know you don’t eat meat,but maybe that can still help! ) and for exercise, I try to at least get a walk in. I am still trying to get back my energy,but I know I need to get this weight off to really feel better!
@@AgewolfWorkout Thankyou, I feel a bit stronger and better everyday!! 💯
Which brands of berberine and NAC do you take? I go into analysis paralysis mode when trying to decide which brand to try because there are so many
Hey Guys I just wanted to give an update. I watched this video about 5 weeks ago and have been losing weight ever sense. This is the first time I’ve taken a vitamin and had it work so fast ESPECIALLY with weight lose. I’m never bloated or uncomfortable anymore. I even skipped a couple of days and it still was working. Hope this helps best wishes 👍🏾✨
Did you also implement the intermittent fasting? I am struggling to add that because I don’t have a gallbladder anymore and I Get pretty sick when I re-introduced food after fasting from say 8 PM to 11 AM even.
Which brand? How much?
Which brand did do use?😊🙏
@@lmullens75 No I haven’t done any fasting or working out. They only changes I made were No eating out and No alcohol. But I cook whatever I want and drink lots of water or sparkling water. I get full a lot faster and think about food a lot less ✨
@@TheBosslady0417 I ordered THORNE off Amazon and take two in the morning
Wow. An entire video on how to use berberine correctly, and it does not actually mention how to take it. Incredible. Is it lipophilic? Is it to be taken before food, with food, after food or on an empty stomach? Personally, I do know the answers to those questions, but seriously, dude! If you make a video called "How to use it CORRECTLY" that would be the questions I would want answered most of all, because if I am looking for a video on HOW to use it, I probably already know why I want to use it (and its benefits).
So why don't you answer? Looks like you're gatekeeping too
LOL! I just purchased a bottle. Take 1 softgel 3 times daily with food.
@crystaldiaz4764 I don't know what "gatekeeping" is, but I do know that it's entirely reasonable to expect to learn how to take berberine from at video entitled "How to use berberine correctly". Nothing I said is a personal insult, it's the definition of "constructive criticism": you don't just spout why something is crap, you actually show how to correct the problem, which is precisely what I did.
Had the video been called "What is Berberine" my criticism might not necessarily be considered valid. But when a video called "How to..." does not actually tell you "how" - well, you know it fails in a major way.
@@crystaldiaz4764 "in general, gatekeeping is the act of controlling access to or limiting participation in a particular group, community, or culture.
Maybe you need to go back to school. He's not gatekeeping at all. He made some very valid points here. The video mentions dosing, half in the morning, half at night, but not about with or without food. Sadly, most Doctors in the nutrition world have to walk on egg shells due to the fear that youtube will block them if they mention cures, solving diseases, etc.
RIGHT? I JUST WATCHED THE WHOLE THING LIKE A GOOD GIRL AND .... OKAY... ???
Awesome video! Highly useful tips and positive tone are really inspiring. Thank you so much for providing your expertise! 😀
I started taking it after losing 20lbs through diet. My doctor put on metformin and it made me say sick. This has no side effects, my bowels are less inflamed, and I lost 3lbs the first week. 😊
Metformin was horrific for my housemate. He lost control of his bowels on day one. 😔
How are you taking berberine? And how many? I’ve been taking it and haven’t lost a thing!
@@DT-su8cq No results for me as well. I actually lost weight eating clean and walking 5 days a week.
This is the most comprehensive definition of exactly what I need. Wow!!!!
If it’s messing your stomach up then it is not for you! Everyone’s body is different and will react differently, so listen to your body!!
Not all brands are the same either. It gives me diarrhea. I would like to know if someone having my issues tried another brand with better luck???
Then, do you boo.
Are you taking it with food? Seemed to help me with that approach.
I'm 50 years old at 49 highway 293, I quit sugar, I started cardio and lifting weights every other day. I'm down to around 205 and a 32-inch waist from the 40. All without any drugs just quit eating sugar pasta and all can goods.
Great job losing the weight naturally!! It takes a little longer to see results naturally but it’s worth it. The long term effects of these drugs are unknown.
Thank you! This is the help TRUE doctors provide ⭐⭐⭐
It actually helped my gut health and stopped the crashing from eating carbs. I usually to get extremely gassy or bloated after eating and this has really helped me not feel like that especially during long haul flights. I'm not sure how it will help me weight loss
I started a few days ago and so far so great. Day 1 cravings disappeared, felt full for longer, blood sugar stabilised, digestion better. I have a few inflammatory-related conditions so this is also great news that it could help! Thanks Dr Childs. I’m excited about this since I’m in menopause and have been struggling with cravings the past few years. Let’s go!!
Thank you so much for your clear video. And, yes, we can see and hear your excitement about using Berberine for weight loss - yet you do this without the fake "smiling" hype so many others use. I'll be back for more education. Yours in Gratitude
I have PCOS & I noticed immediate results in my mood with taking Berberine. I used to be irritated daily and short tempered. After supplementing, I became calm and felt normal! That tells me it brought my blood sugar/insulin down! 🎉
Good to hear, I purchased some pills on Amazon that say 470mg = 4700 mg of raw powder . I can’t determine if they are 470 mg strength or 4700 mg?
@@UnpredictableAri That's confusing! Well, the avereage dose (1pill) of Berberine is 500mg and the suggested dose a day is 1500mg (3pills).
I also wonder if berberine helps to lower your cortisol levels? Because cortisol is also linked to weight gain especially around the stomach perhaps the berberine is lowering your cortisol which is lowering your stress level
@@steph678 For sure! I learned from watching Dr. Bergs vids that I'm an 'Adrenal' body type meaning I store weight around my stomache bc of Cortisol.
@@steph678cortisol is central to insulin insensitivity. The function of cortisol is to increase blood sugar. See how they go hand in hand.
Anything that lowers cortisol will fix sugar issues.
Is it possible to gain weight on Berberine? I took it for a few months and gained weight.
This is the best supplement video I’ve seen
I just started a bottle of berberine this week. Taking notes on how I am feeling. Carnivore is one of the best things I have ever done!
So glad I listened to this one. Got my bottle and ready to start my berberine! Thanks to all the docs educating us.
bottle? what about in it's natural form. anybody use it as a food? put on salad or in a smoothie?
Any luck with it??
getting this ASAP! thanks for the post
Interesting. I've heard about Berberine but this is the first time I have ever seen the mechanisms explained.
I started berberine about 3 weeks ago. Ive lost a few pounds and it has lowered my appetite.
That's great. Was your diet and exercise about same as before? I bought 2 bottles today
@sangkim7504 Yes it worked without changing anything else..
Which brand are you taking and how much?
So which one to take?
Mostly available to me are Berberine extract or Berberine HCL.
Hoping extract is good enough cause HCL is double, lol
Thanks for your time much appreciated.
Excellent succinct video. Straight to the point with supporting information. Thank you!!
Amazing lecture, simple language with high scientific, straight to the point information. Although I know about berberine a lot but still I did learn more from this. Thank you
What brand do you use?
@@musiquetube7 I actually tested DHB from NNM directly. It's Dihydroberberine. It's much stronger than normal berberine. 100mg of it is more effective than 500mg metformin based on our experience with 3 patients
Another really good thing for Diabetes is Bitter Melon . Its really bitter to eat . I was introduced to this through a friend whose father use to make it with rice as a side dish . Its a Filipino dish .Its in Tea formula ..and supplements I think?
Thank you for this great information!!! Never heard most of this. It's great!!!
Our coaches with Remedy Well recommend our Berberine all the time in connection with our program! Very powerful stuff. Thanks for this video!
What's interesting about berberine is while only 1% is absorbed by the body it still has a powerful affect. It's hypothesized that berberine is processed by bacteria in the gut and the derivatives of berberine are what are absorbed in the body and helps weight loss.
Is there a way to inchrease absorption?
@@OleDiaBole Find one with CEYLON Cinnamon as well as Milk Thistle to protect your liver.
@@OleDiaBoleliposamal berberine use
I can confirm the help with weight loss, slow but it works. Still need to see blood work to see how much if at all it is helping with my blood sugar.
Great clip Doctor!
Amazing video! Thanks for creating this video. ❤❤❤
I just started using this! For me, after I eat, I get the feeling that my food is not being digested properly. But I take some apple cider vinegar, and all is good! If this happens to anyone else, I'd recommend trying that.
Ask doctor about using dihydroberberine , it's a variant that doesn't cause as much stomach upset apparently... also is more bioavailable/ potent so you take less mg...
@@Horace1993 Thank you! I did not know about dihyroberberine!
@@Horace1993 what brand do you suggest? Thank you!!
I started taking Berberine this past week. I did miss a couple days here and there and managed to lose 5lbs without trying. I've noticed I'm not getting that after meal bloat that I always get after eating literally anything.
Do you take it with food ?
@Sandy Seale I've been taking it after a big meal. I've been doing 1,500mg. I think I'm going to split it up 1,000mg after 2 meals to bump it up to 2,000mg daily.
@@amandak6986 Thank you .
Where do you but it from?
@Keep it real I was inpatient and went to my local health food and supplement store. They only had one brand that was 1,000mg servings( 500mg each pill). The rest were only 500mg servings so less pills in bottle. The one I got is Life Seasons Essential
This is so well explained! Thank you!
Thank you, I had it in my stock of supplements but forgot why I bought it. Seem to recall it gave me low blood sugar but will try again, now that I am taking ginseng which seems to have stabilized my blood sugars.
Dr Child’s, I’m so thankful that I discovered you. Your content is excellent! Could give us some contraindications for taking Berberine? I’m on Plavix and Aspirin and a few psych meds with sedative effects. Thank you for any help you can offer. Love your information that you pass on to us!
Antipsychotics cause diabetes, and all they do is destroy serotonin and dopamine receptors, turning ppl into zombies. Hope you're not on those!!
Ask the doctor that prescribed those Meds you. He surely knows your health status better 😊
I believe Berberine should not be taken with aspirin but confirm with your doctor.
Google is probably going to be quicker than waiting for a reply in RUclips comments.
Thank you for this video🩵I was just wondering if it is any difference between this to BERBERIN?Should i aske my doctor for an prescription or should i get the other one??Also,i have no Thyroid,will this be good for my condition??Thank you🌷
Awesome Doc, thank you!!!
I have been taking Barbara in for a month now. I have never taken a supplement that has such profound effects on me. I was borderline diabetic and I haven’t gone to the doctor yet but I am so much more emotionally stable feeling that my blood sugar has got to be even. It’s unbelievable really
Hello there, if you don't mind me asking what brand you use and where can I purchase it. I had a total thyroidectomy back in 2011. I would really appreciate it.
Has Barbara been paying any rent, or is she at least doing the dishes..?
@@tobyfitzpatrick3914 😂
Profound is absolutely the proper word to use here. I experienced a 95% reduction in cravings. I can go a full 24H without eating, see food and decide not to eat because I just don't feel like it. Never have I had such control over myself. Also the improvement in cognitive function is amazing. I feel like a different person. This supplement is a life changer for obese people particularly. Be healthy, be happy, take berberine!
Which one you ordered?
On it... berberine, vegan/vegetarian diet focusing on whole foods plant based, resistance training, & intermittent fasting 12 to 8 feeding window. I stay between 155 and 165 lbs at 5'9". I think this strategy is a good one. It has worked for me.
Very good.. this is a great plan....congrats..
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😍
Which brand of berberine please?
2 - Active-PK w/ 2 - Blade from Blue Star morning and afternoon. I also take 4 Aphro-D. Very easy maintenance of weight and muscle tone. @@Fluentinsupply
Im taking Berberine and Bitter melon vitamins and I have noticed the decrease in appetite. Not that I don't eat or anything, yet where I can somewhat control the urge to binge. It is recommended to take two of each per day and yet I am only taking one of each because I am doing this without the care of a standard doctor or a holistic practitioner. If I go to an holistic person who can muscle test whether my body like the vitamins plus to have the correct date....than I would be more open to take more if it was needed.
I just ordered mine. Excited to try it
Does nothing for me.. still got cravings
@@starviolet6402 sorry to hear that. Everything works different for everyone. I hope you find one that works ❤️
U received it?
@@shannylee2873 haven’t used it yet. I’ve been really sick
Thanks for the video - will 1000mg Berberine break a fast? I basically do 20/4 IF
thank you for all the great information you provide. Can we have the references of the studies you present in this video? Thanks
I'll probably start using Berberine, thanks for the video!
BTW, there's something weird happening with your audio. It sometimes sounds almost like there's water in your mic.
It's also a pcsk9 inhibitor meaning it can lower APOB, helping to prevent atherosclerotic disease.
Can you show studies? Thanks
No real weight loss here, but I'm nearly 70. I walk 2-4 miles a day at a minimum but am loaded with lipoma so I have no clue how much I weigh and how much "they" weigh. I've noticed a lot better with the cholesterol levels.
Thanks dr for this great info. Where can i get some and can i take it while doing ADF?
Great info! It really was helpful. Thx
I’ve been taking Berberine for a month 1/2.. I did initially drop 5 pounds but since then I’ve lost inches 👏🏼 which I prefer! I’ve also focused on a calorie deficit & weight training
Yay for you!!
It’s happening to me with T2 from Child’s, im loosing inches.
Awesome! Do you mind telling the brand you use?
Calorie deficit and weights …if you lose weight DO NOT credit anything except YOURSELF and YOUR OWN determination. Quit the berberin, you don’t need it!
I think Thorne is a good brand.
I love your videos. Thank you Dr. child’s. I just purchased and started today DihydroBerberine cause regular Berberine has side effects I heard from another Dr. I’m type 2 pre diabetic for the last two years and exercising a lot and walking minimum 10,000 steps a day. I’m hoping that this Berberine will help me to control my blood glucose better and will give me some muscles!
Where did you find/buy the dihydroberberine? Several conversation strings have stated they can't figure out where purchase it.
Amazon
@@tamie4206I purchased mine from Dr Ergin"s super berberine 1 a day with meal
Great video! Thank you.
Please put the references (research journal articles) in the description box.
Took 500 mg tab….was so nauseous and light-headed that it took me a full day to get over the effect. I don’t think I will be taking a second pill.
What helped me w weight loss is Citrus Bergamot and also Acetyl Carnitine. I'm taking Berberine but for heart health.
How much Bergemot? What brand? Thx
Thank you for sharing your results.
My doc recommended this but said I should use with alpha lipoid acid - anyone have any info or success stories about using together?
I have a bottle of this supplement and never take it because I didn’t know it had this many benefits 😅 thanks for the info!
Thanks!
So when should we take it before or after meals
Curious which particular supplement those with inflammation, weight loss, reduced A1C have used with success?
Thank u for ur honesty
Thank you! I have been using it for about 4 1/2 weeks now. I also do IF and eat whole foods 90% of the time.
I'm hopeful bc nothing else has worked. Thank you!
hope it helps! Let me know if you want support!
Lotta good questions here with NO ANSWERS
Read the thread. The answers from him are there, but not on the same question repeated over and over.
🙏🏽🙏🏽 Thanks! I’m going to take more. I’ve had severe pcos-estrogen dominance for 30 years, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, MCAS, etc. I’ve been paleo-keto for 20+ years and have done lots of IF, but I still have insulin resistance and very reactive blood sugar, and I’ve gained 35 lbs or more since I’ve been laid up with injuries for 5.5 years. It’s so frustrating. I’m going to increase my dose and see if it helps.
This is the best informative video i watch about berberine. Thank you so much...
I took 4 per day for 2 months. Ate normally. I lost 2 lbs.
I'm l9sing weight on berberine and it's helped my bad stomach. It's done WONDERS for my gut issues
How long before u saw weight loss
I feel like Dr. Berg convinced me to try Berberinea couple of years back. I don’t recall that it made a difference, but I must admit, I didn’t 100% keep up with the dose, day in and day out
Should I take this and metformin at the same time?
No 6 hours apart
Hi thanks for educating us on how to take care of ourselves.
I’m currently taking Tudca, would there be contraindications by taking it with berberine?
It should be fine taking both. They work differently. Start off slow and listen to your body and pay attention to any negative side effects.
I prefer ox bile salts over Tudca
Can you take Berberine if you are on Thyroid medicine? I take Levothyroxine. Thank you.
I had tremendous success using 1500 to 3000 MG daily but had an issue with a prescription medicine I was taking. Definitely do some research if you have any chronic conditions and take meds for them. Berberine can cause them to have enhanced effects both good and bad.
Ahh ok. I have been taking in once a day. Thanks!
I'm on my second bottle and half way in I'm seeing the issues with inflammation go away. I'm down 2 lbs. I also fast stating 12:00 to 8:00 pm.
Hi Dr. Childs. Do you happen to know if Berberine can be taken while on Gabapentin? I'm a prediabetic with peripheral neuropathy. Thank you
I’ve been using Berberine and Gabapentin for quite awhile and have had no issues. But I also stagger all my meds and supplements throughout the day and taking each of them separately.
I take K2/D3 , Benfotiamine and a gut health supplement to help manage psoriasis .. do i have to worry about interactions? I can't really find anything one way or the other to say if there's problems taking Berberine with anything else (other than pharmaceuticals which I do not take) - Thanks for your help!
I take a couple a day for the last couple of months, I have not lost anything, but I will keep taking. 🌻.. I will let you y’all know when I do. 😊
WOW! I just got some Berberine but wasn’t sure how to take it, I want to lose some weight so I’m going to start taking it tomorrow. I Workout 4 times a week so that’s covered and I have been measuring my food intake with MyFitnessPal . Thanks 🙏🏾
Where do you get Berberine? At your pharmacy??
@@gudrungarzon7083 I got it from a company called luma Nutrition Berberine 1200mg
Okay, I subscribed, finally. Yes, my experience is that Berberine and Apple cider vinegar seem almost magical. My blood sugar is much lower nowadays, and I don't need to take metformin anymore. My blood sugar has come down a lot, in a very short time. I just checked it and it is 116. That is good.
When, how much vinegar do you take?
@@GygaxGirl 1tbsp of Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar with every meal and 1tbsp before bed is a great routine.
@@alexxxO_O thank you 😊
@@GygaxGirl you're welcome!! Best of luck on your health journey!
How do you take the apple cider vinegar? Do you mix it with anything?
What would be the most important supplement to take first out of your hypothyroidism bundle. I will order the bundle soon. Thanks
Hi! Is it still effective if taken in the evening around 6pm?
I’ve been taking it for 5x months & sadly hasn’t done anything for me 😢
Best and sincerely doctor ever
I notice that my Integrative Medicine MD (who specializes in Women’s HRT and anti-aging) has chosen berberine to put into her anti-inflammatory/weight loss supplement.
Great info in this video
Berberine is very popular in the bodybuilding world. I stared taking it 15 years ago.
Hello, what’s the best brand to take?
I just wanted to lose 15lbs, my doc prescribed Metformin and also mentioned berberine. I don’t like prescriptions, so I just went with the berberine…love it!! I feel like a new person. 😊
Could you share more about your process? My doctor prescribed metformin so I stopped taking berberine. I’m not really sure what to do though, because I was losing weight on berberine
Do you take meformin & Berberine together?
@@debpoli85so you stopped doing something that was working. And berberine is a natural equivalent to metformin. Is it just because your doctor said so?
I was going to try to get pregnant, and berberine is not considered safe (probably due to lack of research), while metformin is@@mjt1517
@@debpoli85do what works for you 😊
How much mg of berberine is necessary to assist IF,OMAD,lemon water with cinnamon, ACV & iodine for thyroid?(All of these may NOT be enough. Green tea is also included...)
Interesting ty Dr❤
Great informative video! I am wondering if you are familiar with Lipodema and how berberine may assist and aid in addressing damaged fat cells from this disease. So many of the points you make about hormones, metabolism and inflammation are very relevant with Lipodema.
I agre
I am curious as well.
I have Lipodema and this is a great question
Ive been taking berberine 2 months ive lost 10 pounds so far and feel amazing! Not big but wanted to lose vanity pounds. Like i would eat extremely healthy and around 1500 calories but i kept gaining weight?! The science didn't add up. I also eat alot of carbs from being mostly vegetarian. I suffered severe constipation and only pooped once a week if at all. Strong laxatives did not work. I now go 2 to 3 times a day and feel so much better! Also, i have more energy. Suffer from chronic fatigue. I used to always feel like i would pass out not now! Id get shaky between meals not now. I take 500mg every 5 hours. I found after taking it a month it greatly reduced my hunger. Now its difficult to eat 1200-1500 calories a day. It really has changed my life.
Ohmygod this is so relatable. Im so glad it worked out for you. Can i ask which brand of berberine you take?
I was on it for months and actually gained weight.
Metformin gives me stomach aches and intestinal problems. I don't use it all the time but I am always searching for an alternative. Hormones are not in balance.
I'll give Berberine a try. Don't know for how long to use it
Berberine is great for SIBO, intestinal issues. I found it to be very harsh when taking it daily. No carbs no sugar you’ll lose weight
I have IBS and berberine caused bad cramping and diarrhea that lasts for a couple days past my dose.
@@Habitation333ditto. One would think if it's supposed to be good for the gut, why are we dealing with diarrhea??? Is it a "brand" issue?
I know one of the side effects is diarrhea but I can't live with it.
@@Habitation333I had same reaction and tried a couple brands. Gut issues for 2 days and I emptied out half of the capsule. I'm afraid to try it again.
I took have tried a few brands but no difference. I still have bad gut issues each time I tried it. I've tried 5 xs at this point I don't plan to try again. I was hoping if I used it a couple times my body would adjust but it didn't.
How long does it take for Berberine to become effective in reducing blood sugar and A1c?