Is Berberine Nature's Ozempic? 🤔

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[ivacheung]

To add to this, another big problem is that these supplements are unregulated. The label might say "berberine, " but you don't actually know what or how much you're getting!

[adamsadams]

The point of a supplement is to add to your life, not allow you to replace anything. A balanced diet and lifestyle are the key point here, even on Ozempic you need to be carefully monitored and communicating with your doctor/RD and keeping up your nutrition to avoid negative consequences.

[michelecaruso]

I’ve been taken it and one of the ONLY “recommended supplements” I can actually tell makes a difference. Seem to have much less of an appetite which makes portion control a breeze 👍🏻

[RundownwithRachel]

I’ve managed a very health lifestyle for a long time and figured I’d give the Thorne Berberine a whirl to lose some belly fat. Thorne is one of those supplement brands that’s legit and I am kind of stunned at how I’ve gotten trimmer after a few months of taking it. Fortunately, I never experienced bad side effects.

[karavera]

My sister is Type 1 diabetic and she takes berberine before the occasional carb heavy meal and she said she doesn’t have to take nearly as much insulin as she would without berberine.

[Terminal_Boneitis]

I'd like to hear some precautions, because I can only assume that people with certain conditions or on certain medications should avoid it

[Amy-kbsk]

I started using Berberine by a brand recommended by my doctor as I was borderline prediabetic but wasn’t comfortable with the potential side effects of metformin. I haven’t had a blood glucose test recently, but I did quickly notice my appetite stayed but my desperate constant cravings slowed, and I dropped weight that I’d been struggling with for years. It’s certainly not Ozempic, but can be great for people needing a gentler option to combat insulin resistance.

[hpbrat]

I've tried it several times with different dietary choices and each time I was in violent gi distress with 6-12 hours of uncontrollable vomiting. While Berberine is great for some people and does have solid research behind it, be careful about taking information only from influencers, just like Abbey said. I'd suggest working with a doctor if you have concerns and bringing it up as an option if you're interested.

[collin]

As a T2D though, this might be a useful adjuvant supplement for me…I literally don’t care about weight loss I just need to get these damn sugars in check.

[Daksp]

I've taken it for the treatment of SIBO 3 times and it has always made me nauseous to the point I was bed ridden

[jacklan]

I've been taking it for two years and it has helped me control my blood sugar. It's not for everyone though.

[betht]

Berberine hasn't caused me to lose weight, but i did notice a less shakey feeling after eating

[SEJ]

Point is, whether its as powerful as Ozempic or not, it doesn't have the side effects those powerful pharmaceuticals have. Its why people turn to natural supplements in the first place!

[FourHuskyHomestead]

I just had to stop using Ozempic, my colon stopped moving waste all together. I got very sick! So I’m going to try berberine. I need help with craving. Hope it helps.

[definitely.natasha]

Hey i was wondering if you could maybe make a video about intuitive eating for neurodivergent people? I have a really hard time with the idea of "listening to my body" when my brain is so slow to send amd receive the signals.

[sueellenmcgoey]

First day made me slightly nauseous.
But reversed my constipation immediately.
I will take every other day til stomach gets used to it.
May be the bad bacteria die off, so will get sone charcoal tabs to help bind and remove toxins
To help with herx effects

[lydiachong]

Natures ozempic is literally the incretin that you make in your own damn body🙄

[annagarcia]

I’ve started Glucosavior Berberine 12900mg my weight was 306 and now I’m 302, I do take mediformin but I don’t use it as much only at dinner time

[UncleMikeDrop]

Yeah, BUT what are the potential side effects of berberine compared to those of Semaglutide?

[KJB]

it's nature's Metformin (AMPK pathway), not Ozempic (GLP-1) But Metformin is cheaper and more absorbable according to the studies