Berberine: Nature's Ozempic?

Welcome to another captivating episode of Talking with Docs! 🎥 In this installment, our expert doctors delve into the fascinating world of the supplement Berberine. 🌿 They explore its potential health benefits and discuss the influence of social media and false advertising on the supplement industry, uncovering essential insights for your well-being. Tune in and empower yourself with knowledge! 💪🏼
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[@danberserk8475]

I think we’ve established recently that the FDA is NOT the gold standard, nor are they looking out for our best interest.

[@BubbleBurster-nv1vl]

That's an understatement. The CDC is just as bad.

[@sarasmile6071]

No. It’s about money. Not our health.

[@anatta467]

they are a mafia

[@monraie]

And so are doctors. Like those two clowns.

[@loriegordon5227]

Facts!

[@catladyjai1113]

I haven't lost any weight with berberine yet, but I've been taking it for about 3 months so far and it's lowered my fasting blood sugar from 124 to 86. My main reason for taking it was to correct my pre-diabetes. Which it has successfully done

[@ytsux9259]

I need to lower my triglycerides. Have you heard about it lowering triglycerides?

[@ritevibe]

this is great news! how much do you take and when?

[@margolitapnina6716]

😊😊😊😊😊 great!!!

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[@centrist]

@@ytsux9259 cod liver oil lowers triglycerides.

[@bobeldredge282]

You won't see studies on it because there is no money to be made on it! Thanks for the video.

[@jenniferaashiem6165]

The biggest thing I’ve seen so far with Berberine is I have ZERO appetite. I just started it this week and I’m amazed at how good I feel and how there is NO food noise whatsoever. I wish I knew about Berberine years ago!

[@ari_181]

Same, been taking it for 2 weeks and my appetite is very low. Enough of a benefit to stay on it.

[@betha5539]

Just started today and I'm hoping for the same results

[@motherofthreeb6337]

This was one of the supplements that killed my cancer along with dietary changes; I lost 65 lbs.

[@heisrisen7961]

Amazing!! How much did you take and how often

[@motherofthreeb6337]

@@heisrisen7961 one twice per day; morning and evening.

[@FallopianTubeFormula]

Because it also kills parasites

[@heisrisen7961]

@@FallopianTubeFormula did the cancer come from parasites?

[@FallopianTubeFormula]

@@heisrisen7961 I think that almost all cancers are caused by parasites. It's the true pandemic that no one talks about.

[@momsaccount3069]

Well gentlemen I've lost 28 pds in the past 6 months . So I'll keep on taking it. Thanks 😁

[@gsp1634]

What’s your dose please

[@Thaysrc17]

Can you share the brand, milligrams and how do you use it? Please I’m still searching and reading reviews

[@momsaccount3069]

I've lost an additional 8 pounds since my original post.

[@Christie_Maybe]

@@momsaccount3069 And still ignored the question on brand, milligram, and how you use it. Great job! Way to gatekeep!

[@lesahall2615]

I have been taking Berberine for over a year. It has worked much better for me than Metformin. Too may stomach issues with Metformin.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing

[@chynnhowe]

How many mg and where are you getting it from?

[@lesahall2615]

@@chynnhowe 500 mg 3 times per day. I buy it from my local health good store, but you can order online too.

[@suzeauster2223]

Greetings from Florida....glad Your off Metformin 👌 Major recall today on Metformin...batch numbers are online if You know anyone using it 😢 I Luv Berberine ....and Dr. Informed me to take it with a Lil coconut oil 👌 Also, okra naturally stabilizes sugar levels...be careful cause it contains oxalates which increase kidney stone issues 😢The good news is it can be eaten safely by also eating a Lil calcium foods 👌 the oxalates will bind to the calcium and assimilate in your body with No oxalate issues 😊 Natural medicine is a passion of mine ❤

[@barbidahoinsummer6769]

I was on 2000 MG of metformin a day ( max dose) and it never helped , no positive results at all.

[@dlg5485]

I've been taking berberine for about 6 months and it works very well for me. I take it right before dinner to assist with blood sugar/insulin management AND to improve gut bacteria health, which you guys didn't mention. It is believed that the primary benefit of berberine comes from its positive impact on gut bacteria. I've found that it's more effective that high quality probiotics in regulating my digestive system, and we all know about the many downstream benefits of a healthy well-balanced gut microbiome.

[@lisamacdonald8579]

That’s great news!! What dosage do you take?!

[@dlg5485]

@@lisamacdonald8579 I only take 500mg once daily before dinner. I was originally planning to add a 2nd dose with lunch, but I honestly don't think I need it.

[@christia0873]

What's your daily dose?

[@ritevibe]

so can you kindly explain what works very well for you when talking it?

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[@wyle569]

I've taken Berberine for the last 5 months. I have lost about 6 lbs and my A1C went down from 5.8 to 5.6. I will continue to take. My goal was to reduce my A1C.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Pretty good so far!

[@SheenaRea]

Have you had any side effects? Sounds like you're on a roll with this! I'm having stomach issues.

[@kmoliere504]

​@@SheenaRea I had stomach upset initially so I broke up the single dose into multiple smaller ones and have been perfectly fine since.

[@christia0873]

Do you take it before meals? E.g. 30 mins before?

[@debraferguson9992]

So you've lost 6 lbs in 5 months ?? Hmmm... interesting or did you mean that you lost 6 lbs in a week or 1 month??

[@jeeplifedeana4747]

I’ve been taking Berberine for about a year, 500mg twice a day and sometimes three times a day. I have lost over 20 pounds in that year but I also changed my diet cutting back on my carbs and sugar intake. It works for me

[@Nellis202]

Sounds like your diet is the driving force behind your weight loss.

[@notme2day]

@limeanrepid5751 Exactly! Thank you. My hubby was diagnosed with diabetes. That diagnosis was the best thing to happen to him. He lost 50lbs in about 8 months because he cut back on carbs and got rid of junk foods. He never once took Berberine.

[@jeeplifedeana4747]

@@Nellis202 I’m also borderline diabetic, Berberine not only helps my blood sugar levels but also helped curb my appetite.

[@susanb4213]

So how do you know that the Berberine had anything to do with your weight loss and is not solely attributable to changing your diet? Because people who make those dietary changes and nothing else (not even starting a workout program) also lose that kind of weight.

[@jeeplifedeana4747]

@@susanb4213 because I haven’t been true to my diet completely. I have cheated on my diet and berberine has helped me through it take it or leave it, it worked for me.

[@Nivloc317]

I had a heart attack on May 30th 2022. I acted quickly, getting to the hospital ASAP. I got 2 heart stents, and was then placed on Atorvastatin. Over the course of the next year I had blood work showing the effectiveness of that medication on my blood lipid panel. But I was having side effects of the Atorvastatin. Telling my doctor what I had chosen to do, I stopped taking the Atorvastatin and started taking Berberine. I have had a complete blood panel since then. My cholesterol is down, my HDL is up, my weight is down, and I no longer have loose stools that the Atorvastatin was causing. I should add that I requested a Lipid Panel showing the VLDL, not just the usual screening. My VLDL is 13 (normal range is 5 to 40). I don't have a previous reading on that to compare, but I will see how future labs compare to this. PS. Because Berberine is a natural product, and can not be patented, who is going to produce the studies on it?

[@BubbleBurster-nv1vl]

Bingo! There is no money in it unless they can make a synthetic version of it. I worked vertical industries and the pharm industry was one of them ... and no matter which one I went to, when I was a young software consultant, the standing joke was, they want to have each of us on at least 5 prescriptions. At the time, I laughed too ... now being older, there could be some truth to it.

[@gsp1634]

What is your berberine dose?

[@Nivloc317]

@@gsp1634 500 mg twice a day.

[@heidibond2112]

Lots of studies has been done on Berberine

[@LovelyLoveMe]

Congratulations to you and your health. I know your feeling very wonderful ❤

[@datmeme8967]

With no other changes to my diet or exercise routine, taking 500mg of Berberine HCL daily has lowered my systolic BP by 10 mmHg. This allowed me to get off of Diltiazem since now my BP is 116/67 (it was getting too low while still taking it). Obviously, this is just my anecdotal experience.

[@Marmeeseven]

Same! I was on 4 pills different kinds every day. I eat keto and take this every day and I’m on 1 pill now. I hope to get off it too but wonder about liver problems if being on it for a while.

[@datmeme8967]

@@Marmeeseven Some people recommend cycling it. So you take it for a month and then cycle off for a period of time. Maybe on the off-cycle monitor your symptoms to see when numbers start reverting then go back on cycle. But herein lies the problem. No organization is going to do research to find out the proper protocol because it won't end up proving a patented drug that they can make money off of.

[@yhmproperties]

Anecdotal experience trumps everything else

[@yhmproperties]

So many are unaware of that researchers are paid enormous amounts of money for a study to conclude as they wish when they need to promote a new drug. It's facts, there are whistleblowers everywhere. None of this is conspiracy anymore.

[@datmeme8967]

@@yhmproperties No, it really doesn't.

[@shgurr]

As someone that deals with PCOS and PMDD, berberine has improved my overall symptoms. I also take ovasitol, fish oil, zinc and copper, and beef liver. Exercise and diet still didnt fix my blood sugar till I added berberine!

[@javanis5151]

I've been using it for 3 months, not to loose weight even though I lost 10 lbs but it helps my blood sugar and my IBS is literally gone. No more gas and bloading, and regular bowel movements every morning. I am going to keep taking it even though its making me loose too much weight, don't like being too skinny either.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing

[@keithbronson9777]

🤣

[@paullmount]

Which brand is working for you please?

[@sexygabby30]

Oh wow!!! It seems like mine gotten worse this is my second month on the NOW BRAND maybe I should take another brand I’m guessing.

[@javanis5151]

@@sexygabby30 You may have to change your diet first. Stop eating grains, seed oils and anything with added sugar. Look into eating Keto or Ketovore. If you're a vegetarian or vegan you'll always have IBS. Stop eating the foods that cause your IBS in the first place. Hope this helps.

[@gjesy69]

I can only testify for myself, I monitor my Bld sugar and I’m DM2, I have been able to replace my metformin completely with Berberine with fewer side effects and I’m dropping weight. 🤷🏻‍♀️ working great for me.

[@tpot6120]

What brand of Berberine are you taking? There are so many options I am trying to figure out what the best option is. TY

[@gala_mars]

Could you please share how much and how often you take it?

[@vaniad555]

no one is telling, so weird, like we are asking a bot@@tpot6120

[@helanna9843]

You are correct about Americans losing faith in traditional medicine. I have so many friends who have severely damaged organs from overprescribing medication.

[@dianemccluskey182]

Americans are losing faith in conventional medicine. Traditional medicine considers age-old wisdom including herbs such as those making up berberine.

[@Lavazz3]

I have been taking it for a couple years and it completely reversed my pcos.

[@vaniad555]

where do u buy it from?

[@melstrashbin]

what dose

[@Chellees]

I was diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic 10 months ago. Since then I’ve lost 92lbs and A1C down from 7.0 to 4.7! I’ve cut out sugar, flour, pasta, rice, cornmeal and processed foods. Occasionally, I’ll have a treat, but not often. That being said, due to my persistence and determination, my Dr recently took me off Metformin. I do still have about 40 lbs to lose and recently started taking Berberine to continue my blood sugar maintenance and to help kick off the last of my weight loss. The comments here are very encouraging! I look forward to seeing how my body responds to Berberine and hopefully it’s positive impact on my body! FYI - I Do Not Trust Our GVRMT…….

[@ronnyb9416]

Excellent job. I am doing the Carnivore diet with great results. The great news is that I am off ALL medications and am losing a few pounds every month. I will give Berberine a try.

[@thecastle09]

Exercise! Use that sugar for weight training

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[@teprice2000]

That’s awesome! 😮congrats

[@paulasalladay2722]

Lost my faith in the FDA also.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yeah many have

[@giseladejesus4859]

I was taking 2,000 miligrams of metformin per day. I’ve been using Berberine for a month now and my sugar levels are steady close to 100 when with the metformin no matter the diet, it was always around 115 in the mornings. Now I am talking 1,000 miligrams of berberine twice a day and my metformin is less than half at 750 per day. I am phasing out the metformin little by little always watching what I eat and checking my blood levels. One thing I found is that even if I cheat once in a while with a sugar pastry early in the evening I still have my sugar level at 103-105 in the morning. With the metformin alone before berberine, if I cheated my sugar level the next day was at 127 even 135 once. I am not saying this is a miracle pill, I am sharing my experience after just one month.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

And we appreciate your experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@KatinaLifeCoach4444]

❤ thank you so much this has been my experience as well even with cheating a little bit with sugar I'm still having great bowel movements and I'm feeling much better but I'm going to keep using it thank you for your comment🎉

[@jag731]

It never fails. These docs are on top of it. Came across some news articles regarding this supplement a while back and for a while there went... 🤔 Christmas came early as I was hoping my TWD docs would tackle the topic and here we are. Thanks again for another insightful video! 🤠

[@Jo-fk6sc]

Glad you mentioned portion control. Brits /europeans visiting the USA are astounded at restaurant portion sizes. Typically enough for two, but if that’s what’s normalised it will set up the wrong expectations of what a meal size should be.

[@melodyebuskin5490]

I most times get two to three take home meals out of one when dining out!

[@bonnienedza55]

Only the very expensive restaurants serve the correct, smaller portions.

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

Obviously you aren’t an American. We like leftovers. I think we’re very thrifty and like to make two meals out of one. Don’t knock what you clearly don’t understand.

[@geraldbutler5484]

@@dragonwithagirltattoo598My brother from the UK went to New York and was served enormous meals with unlimited chemical piss( soft drink). He said all the people were wolfing it down at a fast clip. He learnt to starve himself before going out for a meal because he was frightened by the number of obese people he saw waddling around.

[@vicariousjohnson9823]

@@geraldbutler5484 Yes, a lot of fat Americans these days. One good thing about inflation is a lot of places to eat are shrinking portion size (while charging the same price).

[@MultiStats]

Important detail: When a study is being done, if the person(s) or organization running the study also would profit from an outcome, that outcome will tend to be one derived. Also, thanks for spreading the message about exercise.

[@ninjaniazrahgaming2836]

I had problems with gas since I got hospitalized with H. Pylori three years ago but since taking berberine last it went back to normal.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very cool

[@alali3700]

😨

[@ksharpe8137]

My Dr. Is totally onboard with me taking Berberine. My A1C has dropped from 6.4 to 5.7.

[@rjack58]

It's so amazing how these guys are very detailed about the side affects of berberine but know so little about the benefits???

[@tenzindolma6266]

True. I can smell some agenda here...

[@anitacarrier9386]

Yh I clicked onto that.

[@jp6993]

Never put doctors on a pedestal. Doctors are in business to make money just like any other business. Many have too little training in natural meds & are punished by the AMA, big pharma for pushing better & cheaper natural alternatives.

[@Alex-mp1zb]

Might they be sponsered by ozempic?...

[@michelecaruso1313]

I like it. One of the only things I’ve tried that actually DOES help with portion control. 👍

[@theflamboyantgrandma1890]

I've been taking berberine for 6 months with no issues. My cholesterol is down by 15%. My A1C is down from 5.8 to 4.8. but I'm doing ketovore as close to zero cards as possible.... Lots of grass fed beef and any veggies I crave. At 60 I've never felt better... Zero inflammation! Supplements I use: D-K2 (lots) Broad spectrum multi Omega3 w/ CoQ10 Berberine B Complex magnesium complex Potassium Creatine I buy them from Thorne...I love that they are quality and that they do research to stay on top of what's best. The also do health testing too that is very informative in deciding what's best for your in your health journey!! A video about health testing would be a great topic for y'all to do too. Love you guys!! Keep up the great work, keeping us informed and laughing, both great medicine!!⚕️ Love, from Waco Texas! 🥰

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Interesting

[@vaniad555]

Thank you for sharing great info, I am with a broken leg and spine issues from old injuries, and some help with recovering the muscle tissue loss is great. Love your list, but don't see the prices on the site Thorne.

[@Leamoyer]

My 82 y/o dad followed your diet minus the supplements & minus the berberine & lost 50+lbs, 4 pant sizes, excellent cholesterol/ low triglycerides/highHDL, & lowered BP, reversed diabetes to 5.2, zero meds.. turned his health around… so you’re on the right track with diet.

[@micheledoddkelton6598]

I’ve been ketogenic for 14 years I’m 53 weight 117 pounds 4’10 take no medications blood pressure normal cholesterol normal my Dr Eric Westman is the leading obesity Dr in the country he teaches at Duke here in NC and couldn’t love him more also shout out to Dr Jason Fung and his knowledge on Fasting for Autophagy keep up the great work all of the Drs that want to really truly help

[@divinewon73]

It’s great that you are benefiting from supplements, but I do not purchase from thorn because of “other ingredients“. If they are not beneficial or neutral, they are harmful and silicon dioxide is one of their regular additives. Instead, I purchase brand names like Paradise and Pure supplements Which provide all the good ingredients without any additives whatsoever except for the capsule, which cannot be helped. Try the brands mentioned, save money and get away from additives in Thorne.

[@lynneward8845]

Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12, that's my trifecta!

[@IMeMineWho]

There was an old Smokey Robinson tune called Vitamin U..I recommend that as well..(cause it has stuck in my head for 20 years).

[@elizabethk3238]

Add Omega-3...

[@BubbleBurster-nv1vl]

That's a great combo! My vitamin D includes, K2 and MK7. B1 and B6 is also important along with B12.

[@streamdungeon5166]

I have taken 500mg Berberine twice so far over two days with the midday meal and I already lost all over the top cravings for food and could reduce my afternoon meal by about two thirds on both days while feeling great. Not placebo as I did not expect any effect for weeks. Oh, and it also got rid of my evening pruritus already which might have been caused by high blood sugar. So far it also has dramatically reduced my existing bloating.

[@tpot6120]

That is awesome! I am wanting to start taking Berberine and Red Yeast Rice to lower BP, glucose and cholesterol, however I am having a hard time deciding which brand to purchase. Can you tell me what brand of the Berberine you are taking? Thank you.

[@streamdungeon5166]

@@tpot6120Berberin HCL from Tulip BioPharma

[@susanb4213]

A two day long endorsement is all fine and good, but could you update and tell us how it is going 4 months later? I'm interested in blood sugar reduction. Thanks.

[@streamdungeon5166]

@@susanb4213 I am still taking it and my hunger has so far returned to about 2/3 of before. I still don't get problems when I eat something very sugary in large quantities as I did before. Berberine really makes everything go into the body slow and steady. The one thing it cannot really do is help with better stomaching seed oils. Those still make me flare up with inflammation and itches. Overall I am very happy to add this supplement to my stack permanently.

[@activehandyman]

Portion control and everything in moderation? Carbs and sugar in moderation? Are you serious? I was on Metformin and statins for twelve years, struggling with type 2 diabetes and cholesterol issues, until I woke up and found doctors, like Berg, Berry, Ekberg, Bosworth Fung Gundry and many more that helped me get off these meds. My A1C was 5.1 and my cholesterol 148 and l went down from 165bs to 147 lbs. by eating few veggies and lots of fat and taking berberine. Keto diet, or I like to call it BBBE diet. (Beef, bacon, butter and eggs). I've learned more on KZbin in two months than I've learned from my health providers in years. I also like to add, I fired my cardiologist who tried to convince me to take statins after he saw my cholesterol results. (148) Maybe pharma promised him a Mersedes or a nice vacation if he pushed more statins. This goes on a lot between docs and pharmaceutical companies. Be careful folks, it's a jungle out there. Doctors will eat you alive for profit.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So no sugar and avoid refined carbs. But if that list of chiropractors and other doctors is your go to source of info our channel clearly isn't for you. We aren't selling you anything and like to provide evidence for what we say. All the best to you and certainly glad your cholesterol and A1C are ok.

[@BubbleBurster-nv1vl]

@@TalkingWithDocs The problem is allopathic doctors see no value in supplements outside of a multi vitamin. All they do is push prescription drugs. They don't care about nutrition either. My preference is an MD who does see value in them. I am looking to switch out my primary for an M that has an integrated functional approach. There are times when you need to take prescription drugs and other times nutrition and supplements can replace prescription drugs. For example, being facetious, drinking a gallon of organic Japanese green tea will not solve all your health problems!

[@teammusketeers]

​@BubbleBurster-nv1vl I completely agreed with u....my previous Healthcare provider was more about writing prescriptions started doing my own research...ran it by him and of course : u will find anything if I go looking for it ....bla bla".....started my own health journey with a new health care provider who was more open to holistic ideologies and I must say those types are rare and all most metrics have returned to normal levels and improving using a combination of both ideologies .....but too often these docs only see the benefits of writing a prescription as there are kickbacks from the big pharma they benefit from

[@HamhocksUnlimited]

yrs the deadliest, most unhealthy tbing you can do is "trust the experts" If something is cheap and cures you theyll try to scare you away from it amd sell you sonething expensive tgat just treats symptoms and makes the actual cause worse then causes another disorder you need more pills for

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Absolutely Love the way you guys promote healthy living. While at the same time advise against believing every Video or Social Media post out there literally yelling at you, to buy their product, or link to any certain product, without a Medical Doctor's assessment/supervision. Keep up the great work, Docs.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for the great feedback!

[@JackieJennings1227]

Thank you for keeping really good information simple . Love your videos😊

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[@IMeMineWho]

Your banter just gets better and better!

[@kat2878]

yes - as evidenced by their millions of adoring fans - well, 385k of us - lol - 🙂 so far.....

[@IMeMineWho]

@@kat2878 There will be more!

[@donakmeemanage2217]

I am taking Berberine 500mg twice a day. Now no more diabetic medication. A1c is 6.0. But I do intermittent fasting 16:8 and cut Carbs as much as I can.

[@darlenericotta]

Thanks Docs, I was just hearing more about Berberine lately. Good to know this!

[@annettemccall3175]

Don't care what you guys talk about, always interesting and entertaining! ❤

[@happygoluckystar8069]

Agree with most of your coments, just one note: all side efects that you mentioned referring to berberine, are exactly the same side effects that people get from metformin. Hence, no difference here.

[@IonTrone]

the glycemic index and load numbers show that complex carbs and whole grain are not all that they were hyped to be. Regardless, still better to eat a whole potato than processed flour/sugar/grains/etc.

[@angeladavies]

Thankyou for clearing up the hype, so easy to be sucked into the easy way, I will keep sticking to nutrition, portions, exercise, sleep ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome angela

[@Lola-ep8ln]

I have just started taking this as my glucose levels are high showing I have prediabetes. Diabetes runs in my family with my mum, grandmother and aunt all being diabetic. I think a lot of people are losing faith in the big pharma's. Great episode. x

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yeah they are which is a bit too bad as they still have a lot to offer

[@divinewon73]

There may be a diabetes predisposition in your family, but each generation teaches the last what to eat and how to behave… Repeating the diet of past generations is a big problem when it is not a healthy diet.

[@Getitstraightyo]

@@divinewon73My grandmother is underweight and T2 diabetic

[@pinkflamingo79]

I always love how the medical doctors have more faith in the drugs than natural remedies. They highlight things like diarrea as a side effect and skip the terrible drug side effects completely. Come on guys! Also, i don't want Everything regulated!

[@bestreferencespurchase]

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[@josal5674]

Not being regulated means there are standard or mandates for testing or quality, such as, whether or not what they say is in the pill actually is. But hey, if you don’t want any assurances that what you pay for and put in your mouth is what you expect it to be, then go for it. And if you are so down on the medical community, i trust you will stay out of the ER if one of your unregulated cure-alls turns out to be just the opposite. I’ll take regulated healthcare, meds, and supplements any day of the year to the alternative. Also perhaps you should find another MD if all they tell you about is the diarrhea and leave out the other stuff.

[@joshneil2314]

Well said👍 Berberine is Amazing..

[@hilalaygun8889]

Absolutely

[@ratedn4nia]

@@josal5674the FDA regulated OxyContin so stop with the bs…they are not to be fully trusted either

[@mariastellamelendez8670]

Thank you for your clear concise explanation and real honest advise.

[@katlynn8317]

Thank you for these informational videos, love them!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are so welcome!

[@gregoryglen4090]

I always look forward to your videos. My 2 evening youtube videos are Talking with Docs and the Blue Jays highlights. Not always in that order lol. I really appreciate the time and effort you Docs put into these videos. Very informative and entertaining. Thanks guys.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is awesome! Let's hope Manoah can get figured out!

[@TheCallie52809]

You guys are great about selecting relevant topics for people who are interested in current trends and issues in our modern culture.

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[@griselleisara3799]

Been on it. For a month. Lost one lb. My sugars are much better. Have more energy. Love it ❤

[@tpot6120]

Which brand of Berberine are you taking? TY

[@lindag9975]

Berberine and Dihydroberberine have been very helpful to me as a tool in my weight loss plan. I don't want to take Ozempic for multiple reasons, the expense being one.

[@quenquen200726]

How much weight have you loss and how much do you take?

[@dchurchchurch7027]

Where do you get it from and what brands do you use please and thank you

[@yogesnathan5451]

@lindag9975 ?

[@quenquen200726]

I wonder why some people comment and then don't respond.

[@Jodizzle-up2cm]

Maybe they have a life.

[@natrlchallenge]

No weight loss, but I am close to no longer being diabetic. A1C at 5.7. Got it down from being 12.

[@louisepicard3885]

I have just discovered you guys and I love the way you are exposing your informations! I subscribed right away! Thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for subbing!

[@cherylsmith2345]

My goodness you Gents are brilliant! Literally and figuratively with a measure of humour. Love the topics, I feel so much more educated watching your Channel about so many different medical topics. Knowledge is power so thank you both once again. Thank you for all you do for your patients, and for us as your devoted fans. 🎉🎉

[@kimnicks8590]

You are my favorite Docs on social media, and I've seen so many in real life, I'm a great judge of character.

[@divinewon73]

🌈Try Dr. Alan Mandell aka motivationaldoc, Dr. Eric Berg and the nerve doctors for great advice on nutrition and how to deal with neuropathy, diabetes, and more. Realize, many healthy alternatives to big Pharma medications do not get studied or are minimally studied because they cannot claim a patent on a natural product and make lots of money. The a MA (American medical Association) does not teach their doctors how to resolve health issues with diet. Instead, they want to write prescriptions or perform surgeries. The AMA is in the business to make money, not help you with your health. Guaranteed lifetime customers of medications are their goals. It’s how they were educated.

[@johng.hooker288]

I really enjoy and respect your videos. I also believe that there is no miracle cure for any Ailment. I am a good test subject for Berberine. My weight is like a roller coaster off and on diet, I spend the majority of the day behind a desk and diet is off and on. I dieted hard for several weeks and lost about 15 LB's I then started taking Berberine for 6 weeks and I was on the downside of the roller coaster and off my diet. I did not experience additional weight loss; However I didn't not gain one pound back and that is the amazing point I want to express with Berberine.

[@annap8328]

I have been taking Berberine for about year now and it works great for my weight.

[@SheenaRea]

Have you had any side effects? I've taken it for a few weeks now, and boy did the stomach and diarrhea issues kick in. Low dose too.

[@nancyjachec7449]

How much did you lose

[@billmccaffrey1977]

I've been watching you guys for a while now and love your principle focus to educate the lay person in health matters. I think what you're doing is great.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much !

[@sarahm9723]

As someone in a family of doctors, I know that their careers depend on watching carefully that what they say is approved by organizations who are bonded at the hip to pharma companies. I long for the day when doctors once again are independent.

[@Mamarita3333]

Helps my diabetes!!!!! I love it ❤

[@Gursikhcouple13]

I have been using this for 2 months now and I am taking it for swelling due to my hypothyroidism n fibromyalgia, I haven’t weighed myself bcz my thyroid issue made me gain 50lbs in less than a year so I get depressed when I see another pound gained but this week I had 3 ppl ask me if I’m slimming down and also asked what am I doing to lose weight. So I guess it’s working. I have noticed a lot of my swelling has gotten better and I can move freely now. I buy mine at Sprouts Farmers Market and the brand is Life Seasons Essentials 1000mg. Haven’t had any side effects and it’s been working great for me. I’m not dieting or exercising and I feel the difference.

[@ellaenchanted3884]

Your story is my exact experience. Thank you for sharing and being detailed and specific. I’m going to follow your lead!

[@aconcerto17ify]

You both are great 👍 hilarious more and more but most IMPORTANTLY informative… people retain more when we enjoy the information

[@jimbolduc8622]

I love you guys! Thank you for posting these informative videos, being on point and fun.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure! Doing our best

[@NataliaRengifoR]

Are you guys best friends? Or just really good coworkers? Such a good energy from both of you 🤩 Thank you always for all the advices 👌🏼

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We've been coworkers and good friends for more than 20 years. We have shared an office for that period of time and operate together regularly. Good times!

[@NataliaRengifoR]

Wow 💯

[@IMeMineWho]

@@TalkingWithDocs 💜 that!

[@shawn1248]

Good for you for addressing the quality of studies and how poorly the supplement industry is regulated. So many studies can be conducted to get a specific result that they want and some studies are poor.

[@vickster4474]

This goes for pharma too. Always look at who is paying for the study.

[@malcolmmarzo2461]

Yeah, the pharmafia industry is so well regulated.

[@PippiLong1]

Yes, I'm always looking for a hack....... I appreciate the homework you two do. 🧐

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome!

[@jeanneparadise8200]

Great review. I sent it to my friend who went to the ER last month from severely dibilating vomiting and diarrhea from an Ozempic shot.

[@elizabethhamilton1166]

Very helpful and well explained. Thanks, guys!

[@OneGodJesus777]

Go ahead and list all those metformin side effect’s

[@sarahgracetruth]

Yeah- “fear supplements,” instead take extremely toxic, dangerous pharma drugs😪

[@Peaceonearthrn]

Its nice to see medical professionals with such happy and bright affects. I have watched another well-known physician discuss berberine. I am on the fence and will look again at the studies he examined. I will also look at high- grade supplements here in the 🇺🇸.

[@omnamo4645]

Came across your videos recently. Loving the videos. Thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like them! Welcome aboard!

[@pamelabrooks1944]

I am skeptical of most supplements. When I was younger I fell for the bee pollen craze. Thanks for the good information about looking at the quality of the research - like saying check your "sources." And good luck with those fires. Glad the US is sending you some help.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks ! And thanks for watching.

[@Peachytronics]

Dr bikkman a insulin specialist backs berberine and it's effects and for me i trust specialist and people that went out of their way to understand mechanisms of parts of the human system not a doctor that stopped researching and lab work the day they left school

[@suryaom-abrao]

You guys are excellent communicators. Thank you.

[@s.l.1851]

You guys shred! Thanks for posting!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure!

[@stacylbrewer]

Ive had the Whipple and lost half my pancreas. Not only is Berberine helping my blood sugars, but it has helped my BP as well. Bonus was losing 5 pounds.

[@reneeterrell2539]

Do you take berberine with your diabetes medicine?

[@stacylbrewer]

@@reneeterrell2539 fortunately I am only pre diabetic. So as of right now, I don't need insulin. My surgery was 16 yrs ago, and I am quite fortunate that diabetes has held off. I take very good care of myself by eating low sugars and carbs, and by walking almost daily.

[@whiteheat1578]

Many thanks for these very informative en entertaining videos. Wish my doctors were like you guys. Greetings from Belgium

[@brigitteverstraete4327]

Oh my god, you are using my line, "greetings from Belgium". Greetings to you from Brugge

[@whiteheat1578]

@@brigitteverstraete4327 thx Brigitte😉, next time I will me,Timon Antwerp alright😀, Salukes

[@brigitteverstraete4327]

Btw, my doctor is Amale Hajji, holistic doctor in Destelbergen, just prescribed me berberine. Groetjes, fijne dag!

[@whiteheat1578]

@@brigitteverstraete4327 dank u wel,Brigitte

[@brigitteverstraete4327]

@@whiteheat1578 graag gedaan !

[@PVVI2015]

Love your videos! Informative and entertaining! Greetings from Vancouver Island🇨🇦

[@scottzinn6326]

It’s a very weak activator of AmpK. Metformin activates it better but a lot of folks have terrible side effects. Berberine works but you need to combine it with Chromium and Ceylon Cinnamon. It kept my sugars down.

[@fitnesswithoutthegym8968]

The medical institutions we have in Canada are very good with highly trained professionals, but where it falls down is the heavy reliance on pharmaceuticals. Ozempic is booming due to the pushing of the drug for weight loss. This in itself is a quick fix and I’ve known two people that have lost significant weight using it. However they are both obviously losing lean mass in addition to fat. Dr Attia has done some studies that have indicated this. Long term implications are not yet known, but one could guess higher incidents of fractures could happen to people as the age as a result of ozempic Eat whole foods, eat less and move more it’s not fast or easy, but it does work

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes the lean body mass loss is a very real issue. Need resistance training added

[@ClareHarrison-qi3bw]

Docs - I would be very interested if you ever did a video on the general arrangements for a surgery. A gazillion questions. Do you have the same team, or whoever is available, and who/how many do you need? Do you all meet beforehand? In an emergency, what is the least number of people you could use - anaesthetist and surgeon? Does the whole operating room need sterilising? What equipment do you need as standard? What instruments do you use? Have you started a surgery and had to alter or stop for some reason? What do you do if you feel a sneeze coming on? Is a very muscular person harder to work on? Are you drained after a surgery or is it just part of your day? Have you every 'lost' anyone? (You don't have to answer that!). Do you actually say, 'Nurse, the scalpel'? Are you quiet as you operate or do you chat and joke? Have you had a nurse faint? Have you ever left anything inside someone? (Don't answer that either!) How many operations do you do in one day? Are your wives in the profession? Thank you, and good night!

[@rosalindabarrett7508]

Thanks for your input

[@esmeraldagarcia2848]

You’re ABSOLUTELY right! Science is a big gray abyss that’s why I didn’t take the jab 😅 BUT Berberine has helped me lose weight and given me more energy so I’ll continue taking it 😁

[@teriecekuykendall4622]

What brand do you use

[@workingmamafireball7159]

@@teriecekuykendall4622I go on Amazon and read reviews on the different brands. Usually that’s how I decide. 😊

[@towhidkhan2571]

Thank you

[@BellaSC]

If you’re currently taking medication be careful mixing with unregulated supplements. There may be some interactions whether as an agonist or antagonist. Always give your physician a complete medication list that includes over the counter medications.

[@kat2878]

I am so skeptical about any non-regulated supplements - even multivitamins - you don't really know what's in that supplement or the proper dose - interactions - etc.

[@williamgauthier9294]

I’m pre-Diabetic and have been on Metformin for some time now. I was considering Berberine. I needed to hear this video. Thanks! It gave me a lot to think about.(pretty sure I’ll continue the Metformin)

[@BubbleBurster-nv1vl]

Unfortunately my GP is a prescription only drug pusher. I am looking around to change to an MD that is a functional integrated doctor.

[@bonniesimpson1636]

Hilarious you think telling your doctors what supplements you're taking matters. Doctors know nothing/couldn't care less about nutrition. They're drug dealers with degrees.

[@Blockchain_babe]

Most doctors don’t even know supplements,but of course they only have about 20 hours of nutrition in medical school,some has none at all

[@jenniferbryan295]

It works for me!! Love it!! I've lost about 8 pounds. I Intermittent fast, and keep my carbs low.

[@georgeloveday9674]

Enjoy the video. Enjoy your style. Thanks for info.

[@bhampatty1]

I'm so glad to see this video. I took berberine about 3 years ago for 6 months and saw absolutely no change in anything, so I stopped. But lately I have been seeing so much on SM that I was about ready to try it again. Now I know not to waste my money. It's not for me.

[@livinginthelight333]

What is SM?

[@bhampatty1]

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[@Sumbaddy129]

Maybe.you weren't taking the right dose?

[@bhampatty1]

@@livinginthelight333 social media

[@montanak7]

Some of us are not looking for life hacks we are trying to survive in spite of allopathic medicine

[@Mindovermatter767]

Awesome source❤

[@landoan4719]

Thanks Dr ❤️👍

[@LoveGixx]

.. ive looked into Berberine and decided giving a try after being diagnosed with macular edema.. never controlled my sugars for ten years.. metformin giving me side affects.. i told myself i have no choice but to now take metformin to help with the sugars being over 200 daily.. i began Keto and Intermittent fasting a couple of years before the pandemic and was able to reverse my diabetes.. but then i began drinking.. was still intermittent fasting and doing one meal a day.. at times no more than two meals a day.. i stuck to it then recently gave up drinking in December because of an upper respiratory infection that would allow me to sleep for over a week from coughing in bed non stop.. lost my voice for weeks.. i started eating less junk one during week limiting to my days off only but only one meal a day.. A1C was around 11 in December and recently now at 8.6.. ive strictly omitted carbs and went ketovore.. every now and then ill have some non starchy vegetables and was able to drop at least 15lbs now.. sugars are in control and decided to take Berberine instead of Metformin.. it significantly helped with bringing sugars down.. weight?.. not too sure about.. since i know Keto and Intermittent Fasting worked for me in dropping weight.. it was also said Metformin can deplete your B1.. Berberine is more natural without the extra side affects.. it works for me..

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best of luck

[@user-dz2rh4ch1d]

Can you please do one for Turmeric? Thank you Docs!!!

[@captainskippy6622]

I was diagnosed with type 2 in June of 2023. Took metformin for 2 months and after self study I switched to berberine. A friend of mine is a holistic doctor so I went to him. I also radically changed my diet. As of February 1, 2024, I’ve lost 50 pounds and my A1c went from almost 12 to 5.2. At the age of 65 I feel better than when I was 40. I give credit to God, diet, and berberine. Every diabetic I’ve known went from metformin to kidney damage to dialysis. No thank you.

[@travelwiththehales]

What do you think of Red Yeast Rice to help lower Cholesterol?

[@PeterCianci]

Lots of anecdotal evidence, including with my wife and myself. Quite remarkable product. Make sure it's HCL 20%+. Good video docs with sound advice. Thank you.

[@ritevibe]

thanks for your post - can you explain what HCL 20%+ means, so i know what to look for when buying it, thanks.

[@heatherandrade1045]

Berberine works great for me my stomach is much flatter and no stomach issues anymore only been in it a week I’ll keep taking it

[@dchurchchurch7027]

We’re did you get it from and how much you take and when do you take it.

[@heatherandrade1045]

@@dchurchchurch7027 I got it from Walmart and I take after a meal and I take about 800mg a day 2 capsules

[@patrickc8190]

I take Metamucil - sugar free - and apple cider vinegar before meals and eat one meal a day, and i'm losing a few lbs. My blood sugar was creeping up so will be interested to see this fall when i go for my annual medical to see if things have improved for the better.

[@joywebster2678]

Make sure with Metamucil you drink sufficient water! We used to use it widely in healthcare but patients didn't take in enough water, and Metamucil would form gel plugs in the GI tract. So hydrate.

[@patrickc8190]

thank you for this @@joywebster2678

[@rudfil]

@@joywebster2678 yeah drink lots of water after, just like when you don’t stir it we’ll you can see the Metamucil in your glass look like a paste which is exactly like it is your gut, a thick paste.

[@LisaCSwain]

I'd honestly never even heard of of this and my use of bourbon is pretty much limited to derby day. haha! Since you brought it up, would you consider doing a segment on the health aspects of the wild fires? I live in NE Ohio and we're getting fairly regular air quality warnings. It's gotta be worse for you all in Canada. I'm not high risk but have def felt the effects of it.

[@piperlynne1]

I took it twice and it only caused diarrhea both times so it may help with weight loss but not in a way that you want it to.

[@jacksquat4140]

It's not so much what the FDA rejects that concerns me - it's what they endorse, accept, and pass that's scary.

[@gardengirl9099]

I pretty much do the opposite of what the FDA says. The government took nac off the market during Covid because it was reported that it helped

[@jacksquat4140]

@@gardengirl9099: Like many other things, the FDA was a wonderful idea way back in the beginning, but like everything else, the Federal Government runs it into the ground, strips it of all its gold, and leaves nothing but rust in its place. The FDA is just one of a dozen alphabet agencies that have outlived their usefulness.

[@aadams8383]

It’s which ever company pays them the most. Corrupt as hell.

[@jacksquat4140]

@@aadams8383: Things were fine when they were just "corrupt as hell," but the longer they dance with the Devil, the more they create Hell on Earth.

[@roserodriguez4553]

Very honest video

[@QueenChiefof3Kings]

Thank you!