Dihydroberberine vs Berberine: Which is BEST For Weight Loss?

Berberine is a great over-the-counter supplement known for its benefits on weight loss, insulin, blood sugar, and even cholesterol.

But if you spend some time looking around, you'll notice that there's a new formulation available: dihydroberberine.

The formulation that most people use is known as berberine hcl, so how does this new form compare?

In short, it's probably better for these reasons:

One small pilot study showed that a smaller dose of dihydroberberine was roughly 5x more effective than dihydroberberine.

Given the smaller dose needed, the risk of fewer side effects, and the comparable effects, dihydroberberine is probably the preferred form for most people.

But that doesn't mean you can't get results with regular berberine hcl.

Dihydroberberine is probably best for people who have sensitive stomachs, who are looking to use higher doses of berberine to meet their goals, and for those who aren't as price-sensitive.

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If you have an iron stomach and you are trying to save some cash then doubling your dose of berberine hcl will probably yield similar results.

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[StJohnverses...]

I unknowingly bought both types of Berberine. I noticed that one was much stronger than the other. After watching this video, I checked the labels. The Dihydroberberine does work better for me than Berberine HCL. I take Dihydroberberine right before I eat, and I take the HCL during the meal. I haven’t noticed any side effects. I’m glad I watched this video.

[bluecurlygirl]

A study on 5 people over a 24 hour period? I wouldn't even call that a study.

[theancientsancients]

Standard Berberine worked for my dad challenging diabetes! It worked better than Metformin. I did buy quality brand called Do Not Age which was third party tested

[mattystratten]

thank you dr Childs ..I started taking berberine 11 months ago through watching your vids when I was diagnosed with hypo. I've lost 27kg.. thank you for helping me find something that has corrected my insulin resistance and helped me loose weight with my hypothyroidism. I never thought I would be able to loose it.. tried everything before starting berberine and nothing was working. its such a good botanical supplement.

[michaeljmelanson]

Glad I stumbled on your Chanel. I agree Dihydro is the best. though I cant find anyone comparing different brands purity. Donotage has tested most pure but they don't have a dihydro product. I've compared a couple of dihydro brands and respond to Double Wood brand the best as compared on my CGM so I go with that one.

[EvilMonkey]

Milk thistle helps absorption of berberine. I made the mistake of buying both in bulk powder form, as they both taste awful. Pill is the way to go.

[visionsmagazineonlin]

I am down 15 lbs. My first 10 lbs was without dihydro berberine. 5 more lbs came off so much faster using dihydro berberine.

[lisabrooks]

I took berberine and had very strange visual effects. My vision became I stopped taking it and my vision corrected. I haven't read that this is a side effect so I must be the odd ball.

[velorza]

I just bought it. I started 4 days ago and it does work. I’ve been taking it twice a day.

[Shanelie]

I wish this worked for me but it didn’t at all. Used a 200mg Dihydroberberine product last summer and felt nothing compared to Mounjaro. I was so bummed.

[DCFTW]

Haven't tried berberine yet, maybe I should give it a try, 6 years now suffering from chronic fatigue followed by depression, it all started around the time I suspected there was something wrong with me, then I ran the tests and I was diagnosed with Hashimoto. The struggle is real, I did everything by the book in terms of diet, I changed T4 brands, and I have like 10+ botles of supplements in my cabinet, some days I get some relief but the symptoms always comes back, it's been like this since the beginning. Saying this disease could lead to one's demise is not an overstatement.

[gauravjadhav]

How about berberine phytosome as compared to Dihydroberberine.

[nowannabeonthis]

I took dihydroberberine and experienced EXTREME muscle pain and weakness. After 1 week only. And i was only taking 300 mg daily. I stopped taking it, just to see if that was the cause. After 2 days of no dihydroberine, it stopped. So i waited 2 weeks. Started taking again. Immediately got the pain back.

I dont think this works for me.

[ToshiaShawLCSW]

I’m taking it now and it’s curved my cravings. Since I work from home, I snack all day. But it’s only been 48 hrs, I’ll report back in 30 days

[darlasutton]

Wonder WHY they would do this test on only Men don't have the problem of losing weight that women do. Js

[pamelapati]

I can not take Berberine due to the stomach upset and terrible heartburn. I am going to try the Dihyroberberine and hoping this form works for me.

[jerrilynhenson]

I got some Berberine phytosome. It says clinically studied and 9x absorption. Is this any good? My system isn’t good at absorbing things. Except weight. But I’m using this because I’m diabetic and out of metformin due to not being able to find a doctor after moving.

[molodoychilovek]

O I get it, you sell these supplements. Good to know.

[forrest]

I read that berbrine can inhibit the liver clearing bilirubin, which could cause other problems. Any opinions on this?

[carlasienna]

I recently ordered a VitAuthority dihydroberberine with 170 mg per capsule plus 750mg of ceylon cinammon plus rice flour alongwith so e other ingredients in very small amounts. I am sending it back. I don't want the cinammon in the capsule or the rice flour. What do you think? Does your product have any other ingredients in it?