Insights about berberine (AMA #3)

Original release date: 10/29/18

This AMA Clip is a segment pulled from an "Ask Me Anything" episode of The Drive titled: #26 – AMA #3: supplements, women’s health, patient care, and more

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[wielandsmith]

I started taking Berberine this passed July, and it has literally changed my life. No blood sugar based mood swings anymore.

[jeffreyadams]

I see a decrease in hunger. I’m able easily to fast for 16-18 hours. Before berberine it was a struggle, now will power, of which I’m in short supply, doesn’t have to be used.

[GiuuNtAA]

Thought the title read “Insights about barbecue”

It’s been a long day forgive me

[gguerra]

Metformin is a synthetic based on a natural compound. Many side effects to speak of. Berberine is just as or more effective in my experience and no side effect for me at least. As for cost, it is just a bit more expensive. Assuming a good quality product, I prefer the Berberine and I have switched after 15 years on the Met.

[sadantnanl]

Thank you for this video. I first watched it about 7 months ago and decided to start taking berberine. My TC dropped from 326 to 224, LDL dropped from 232 to 121, Triglycerides dropped from 90 to 67, and HDL rose from 78 to 90. It actually does seem miraculous.

[edwardthrall]

I’m surprised you don’t mention the amazing way Berberine lowers high blood pressure to normal overnight

[iLoveBoysandBerries]

Berberine brought my a1c from 10.2 to 6.3

[goyo]

This is the most luke warm assessment of berberine I have seen on the net. I'm not saying he's wrong; I'm just saying that either he is understating its value or everyone else is overstating it.

[krane]

This is what I keep telling people, not everything they take is going to work in every way for everybody.

[dig]

Dr Attia, you are a rockstar, thank you and the interviewer 👍. This, gold nugget, information saved me hours of searching google 😂, thanks again👍!

[Walter-uyor]

Metformin makes me nauseous. Berberine does not.

[patriciapendlbury]

Are there any drug interactions such as blood pressure beta blockers thyroid medications

[mkay]

I have been taking Berberin, DIM, Milk Thistle and Ashwagardha for a month. I normally have horrible migraine right before and after my periods. Apparently I suffer from hormonal imbalances which make it difficult for me to loose weight no matter what I try and gives me horrible migraines. This month I haven’t had the horrible migraines. I feel it starting but then just dissolves after a short while. Another thing is with the weight. I have lost 2 Kg in the last month without changing anything. I eat junk and do no exercise. Normally my weight would balloon with no stop but I believe these are helping me to maintain my weight and loosing a little. Eating healthy is my wish but very difficult for me. So if these supplements can make me loose 2 kg per Month without changing my eating habits, am good with that

[maramacabrera]

Metformin killed my stomach. I just discovered barberine and in 4 days my bs levels dropped. I feel like a rock star!!!🎵🎶

[JamesDavis-dgvd]

Please tell me that you are wearing the “Mello Johnny’s” ball cap ironically.

[TheAnimePiper]

But is it still a decent enough alternative to Metformin? I got displaced by the Almeda fire here in Oregon and I can't get my medication, even in an emergency situation, but I can get berberine.

[MrBLU]

Is Berberine hard on the kidneys though? Hearing that from some other forum's..Hmm..

[MississippiWopGenius]

can I use berberine as a way to have a once-twice a week afternoon cheat/carb meal or snack on keto/carnivore?

[myway]

Do to have to take Berberine everyday! Or can you do it for a month?

[KJB]

Exactly how much lower will glucose go down/stay down on average? Like, if I eat a bowl of yogurt and it spikes X amount, what will 500 mg of Berberine do to the same amount of yogurt? X-20 points? or just X-2 ?