Berberine Benefits: Which Are Real and Which Are Hype?

[@DrRuscioDC]

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[@quetzgo]

I wonder if berberine is good for killing ecoli snd staph or salmonella when they exist in grater than normal numbers

[@johnnafarrell3336]

I’ve been using it over a year now, carnivore for 2 as of August 1st this year down 120lbs. I also have a mechanical heartvalve Aorta. I recently had an Echo done, my cardiologist was blown away with my progress , last time I had one done in 2021 after having 2 strokes and weighting 285lbs. My heart valves are clean as a whistle. He said “ next appointment in 5 years😊

[@janemarx1321]

You are fantastic!

[@aquarius53866]

Congratulations!

[@rayyar9325]

What brand

[@jd5787]

Congrats! How much berberine have you taken??

[@johnnafarrell3336]

@@jd5787 I take 2 daily

[@badkitty1285]

Excellent presentation-my ears perked up when I heard a 30% reduction in colo-rectal adenocarcinoma polyps.

[@healthyinformation]

yep

[@mae8861]

It makes me so mad that I can get Metformin with zero copay with my Medicare but have to pay for Berberine. Same with doctors, zero copay but Medicare will not cover functional medicine doctors. What a rip off.

[@alberthaug-t4p]

😅😅😅😅😅😊😊😊888

[@mikewhite9818]

Government is not your friend. To understand better follow the money. The bad players are Democrats and the RINO’s along with the hidden people behind the curtain.

[@healthyinformation]

That’s right. The drug companies are powerful and their reach is wide

[@Poinsetia1977]

At least it works and dont have to deal with the excruciating side effects.

[@cedarmanagement2343]

Yup now we know that people want health. Governments want disease. And you wonder why we are paying high taxes for...

[@gailbancer1571]

I’m taking Berberine for Thrush and Candidas Abdicans. It helped by reducing sugar craving, and thus helped me eliminate honey, maple syrup, and fruit intake. I did loose about 4 lbs, I’m not overweight. Very helpful.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Great to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@kristiwolfe6904]

Took berberine 2 weeks now. Lost 3lbs. Im going to lose weight but it may take me a while. I'm ordering milk thistle too.

[@flyingcat2054]

I’ve been taking berberine and milk thistle for about 2.5 weeks now, can’t say it’s doing better than a proper diet and exercise at this stage, I’m pre diabetic, I need some help to knock me in the normal range. I will complete one months supply, at 1 (500mg) capsules of each 2x a day with meals. I want to try inositol next, as I think there are more long term studies people taking that over the years.

[@ketokarbs3671]

Why milk thistle

[@kristiwolfe6904]

@@ketokarbs3671 look up the benefits of milk thistle

[@ashleyewing625]

To protect the liver.

[@donaldkasper8346]

Weight varies. You cannot tell at 3 lbs yet if it is actually doing anything or just that you didn't have a lot of food in your gut when you took your weight last.

[@lepidolite2009]

Berberine is a prebiotic also, so it promotes good gut flora. So I can definitely see it reducing cancer risk. It may give those side effects because it is not bioavailable. Taking berberine with MCT makes it more available. There is Dihydroberberine now which is more easily absorbed. Youre welcome

[@themalaailaanaa1347]

Write in simple English.

[@SariPutri-x6v]

So it is good when you are in lowcarb diet ?

[@tryptamine-loopring-eth]

I’ve only been taking the dihydroberberine for about a week but I’ve already noticed less side effects (ie diarrhea).

[@kristofferkassel6998]

I've seen doctors online promoting a different form called "dihydroberberin" as to have less side effects on the stomach. What is your take on that?

[@healthyinformation]

One form seems to work better for sonn my e. You may want to try them both and see

[@michaelwinslow5592]

It all breaks down into Berberine .Don’t be fooled by marketing.Also the body can only absorb very little .Hope this helps you.

[@tryptamine-loopring-eth]

@@michaelwinslow5592 FWIW, I for sure have less diarrhea with dihydroberberine as opposed to berberine.

[@theancientsancients1769]

Berberine made me lose 6kg without dietary changes making me feel underweight.. i then stopped taking it, and now gaining weight slowly

[@healthyinformation]

It’s best to start out slowly

[@Poinsetia1977]

Are you a male or female, and how much milligrams daily?

[@vernturnquist6729]

No one know what 6kg is use pounds like civilized people

[@healthyinformation]

@@vernturnquist6729 lol

[@donaldkasper8346]

@@vernturnquist6729 13 pounds. Not bad.

[@ToubaYouness]

Excellent presentation. How much, minimum or maximum, Berberine is recommended to intake to benefit from its effectiveness????

[@micaonyx5301]

Everyone is different. Try taking one a day for a week and see how you feel. I've taken it on and off for years and don't feel or see any results. I started taking one two times a day and I see a big difference in my sugar. I'm 120 lbs so don't take it for weight loss but my energy is much better and my sense of well being

[@healthyinformation]

Everyone’s tolerance is different. Start out slow and see how you react

[@shane6226]

I started my Berberine at 1500mg 3 times a day. No side effects

[@keng7758]

I take 1000 mg before breakfast and another 1000 mg before dinner. It’s helped my cholesterol numbers and glucose / A1C levels.

[@suzannereeves7768]

I’ve taken red yeast rice to reduce cholesterol. What’s the difference between berberine results compared to red yeast rice?

[@lv1985aa]

Great breakdown of the research. Thanks

[@DrRuscioDC]

You're welcome and thanks!

[@aepalisades1]

Beer Erin’s is amazing for ibs symptoms !! I have used it several times in the past and recently restarted it when I was having severe constipation from unknown but suspected Gi bug. I had completely lost my appetite after being sick in October and it was still continuing in January along with recent onset constipation. Within a week or two, taking 2 capsules daily, my appetite is back however the normalization of bms came sooner. I would not dismiss this amazing herb for GI issues as I have previously used it when I was having ibs-d and it worked just as well to resolve it. There are still plenty of foods I need to avoid, so it’s not magic but it is one of the few go to herbs I use for ongoing gut issues. I’m already pretty thin- it has not caused me any weight loss.

[@healthyinformation]

Gkk oh ad to hear

[@healthyinformation]

GlD you have had good results

[@ketokarbs3671]

What is beer erin

[@azizaibrahim1155]

@@ketokarbs3671 .I wondered that too ! Maybe a typo for Berberine ?

[@ketokarbs3671]

@@azizaibrahim1155 yes that must be it

[@mikewhite9818]

You discussed gut health. I discovered recently that a teaspoon of food grade Diametrious Earth improved my gut dramatically. So much so it unfroze my shoulder. My shoulder was frozen due to broken bone repair surgery. The unfreezing occurred starting in 2 days after Diametrious Earth and completed within 4 days. My theory is my immune system was repaired allowing inflammation repair in shoulder. Operation 4-2023 frozen by may 2023 remained frozen till 10-2023 even with daily physical therapy. Also my blood pressure is now 120 after years of around 145 to 155.

[@hairrum]

HOW WOULD DIATOMAIOUS EARTH HELP WITH INFLAMMATION

[@mikewhite9818]

@@hairrum The best answer I have is your gut is where your immune system is. When your gut gets better so does your immune system which can then better attack inflammation where ever it is.

[@melissa-p2k4v]

Thanks for this. I've been taking berberine for a while now for a candida overgrowth and it is one of the things that helps. I just take it as needed - one capsule usually once or twice a day depending on if I'm eating legumes or carbs. I've heard mixed reviews on berberine for a number of perceived benefits so it great to hear more data/outcomes.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@KaajalSeetaram-wo6cr]

Took berberine 1mth now, lost 3kg. Cured my thrust, ringing ears, body inflammation and my skin looks better(rejuvenated). My coffee addiction slowly ceased from 6cups per day to none. Get very thirsty nowadays. My gut health has improved. BUT NOW EVERY TIME I TAKE BERBERINE, IT LEAVES ME HUNGRY !! I don’t know where I’m going wrong here! Pls advice!

[@thog210]

Berberine is supposed to reduce blood sugar so you're just getting hungry to counter the reduction of blood sugar..

[@lola.t.6399]

It all depends on the brand of berberine. Thorne is good. Recommended by my doctor. I’ve lost weight. Blood sugar levels have dropped.

[@johnnysack2651]

Not sure why I experience excruciating pain after taking berberine in my upper stomach (exact spot where the food falls). The day I quit berberine I went to work and the wave of pain came back, I had to leave work. Not sure if this was for me.

[@laserhobbyist9751]

A recent study showed substantial reduction of arterial plaque after 3 months of 1000 mg a day.

[@SariPutri-x6v]

Wow

[@dpstrial]

I thought HbA1c was a measure of glycation, not oxidation.

[@DrRuscioDC]

It's most accurate to say glycation, agreed. Similar processes but with some nuanced differences.

[@christianleetrager4605]

For cancer management, while on the Keto diet, I take Berberine to down-regulate glutamine uptake in cells.

[@SariPutri-x6v]

What ia the dose ? How much mg or mcg is 1 pil?

[@24bellers20]

I’ve found that 300mg with my 2 meals per day doesn’t give me any side effects. However, at that dose I only get a reduction in blood sugar of about 10%.

[@amiraclemens9218]

I’m not doubting the science but it’s interesting that berberine has impact on obesity markers but not shown to affect weight loss.

[@lisglez7955]

It definitely improves insulin resistance and hormones so it's a win!!!!! It will change the way people gain weight even after stopping it!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Prince_Charming_1]

I took berberine of 750 mg capsule for 2 weeks and it lowered my blood pressure and blood sugar. I stop taking it because it causes sleeping problems, specifically sleep insomnia. I will try to take it again in the morning hours to see if it makes the difference.

[@j-uk2189]

My cholesterol improved, my a1c improved, my triglyceride improved. But!!! I did lose muscle

[@tryptamine-loopring-eth]

How much protein do you each per day?

[@j-uk2189]

@@tryptamine-loopring-eth about 220g a day

[@nlegato]

I took Berberine for candida and did see constipation at may be 1200mg or more may be 1600mg. I stopped and fixed my constipation and now restarted taking it at 400mg daily and do not see any constipation so far. Thanks for sharing such amazing insights. May be a similar analysis on oil of oregano to demystify what it can and cannot help with.

[@susanf1163]

I have heard that since it’s anti microbial and fungal that it may kill some good probiotics. Is this true?

[@janemarx1321]

I heard that too.

[@healthyinformation]

It’s possible but only at very high doses

[@carlaashburner79]

I heard it was great because it didn’t kill good bacteria

[@SassyO100]

Maybe include a good probiotic. I’d go for a food form.

[@strngenchantedgirl]

Bummer about the side effects. Maybe it’s safe to add after doing probiotics for at least 3 months and the gut heals?

[@DrRuscioDC]

Sounds reasonable :)

[@acacius9903]

Look into dihydroberberine. I just got mine today actually.

[@larosity]

I have been using Barberry tea, which contains berberine, for over 2 years with good effect. I don't know what dosage of berberine I am getting or what effects other barberry plant constituents might have but I have increased my tea drinking when I have had bouts of either constipation or diarrhea and have found that I get relief every time so...not dead yet!

[@aepalisades1]

I forgot to add- I use barberry as my berberine herb. I don’t tolerate other herbs it’s made from. I buy it bulk in 1pound bag and encapsulate them myself.

[@CottageCupcake]

Where do you order barberry? Thank you

[@blazer4999]

Excellent break down, thank you. I'm about to start taking Dihydrobeberine, which studies appear to indicate is 5 times more bioavailable and as such the dosage is smaller, given less rise to side effects.

[@chettlar212]

Hi Dr Ruscio, have you also looked into gymnema silvetre? Its supposed to also help with bloodsugar and gut symptoms.

[@DrRuscioDC]

I know of it, haven't fact checked in a while tho.

[@dodo-rq9we]

Is berberine good or bad for lymphoma?? And what is its dose?

[@DrRuscioDC]

Great question! Every person is going to have different needs. To make sure you know what's right for you, ask your doctor or reach out to us at the clinic! drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/

[@ashleyparker1203]

From what I have read, lymphoma loves high cholesterol. Ancient therapies for lymph often included ginger which is possibly great at lowering cholesterol. So I would think something that lowers cholesterol would be antagonistic to lymphoma. But I am not a doctor and have drawn that conclusion. What do you think?

[@johnnafarrell3336]

Dr Ken Berry just did a podcast this week with a lady that specializes on this very topic! A lifestyle change to carnivore helps to eradicate it.

[@flyingcat2054]

I’ve been taking berberine and milk thistle for about 2.5 weeks now, can’t say it’s doing better than a proper diet and exercise at this stage, I’m pre diabetic, I need some help to knock me in the normal range. I will complete one months supply, at 1 (500mg) capsules of each 2x a day with meals. I want to try inositol next, as I think there are more long term studies people taking that over the years.

[@carolynthreinen1524]

Moringa is excellent for blood sugar and energy

[@adinalamtez3310]

You are a rare doctor that cares about side effects. The pharmaceuticals that are pushed by doctors that have tons of side effects makes me cringe. It interests me greatly to know why doctors readily prescribe drugs that can cause organ damage and death but don't warn or caution you like they do some herbs that have been studied.

[@lorrizzo]

These herbs and supplements are not regulated, or fully studied on humans to the extent they know the side effects, so be aware of that statement because plenty of them can cause death, slowly and you won't know it right away and drug interactions, which can kill as well. The rx drug side effects that you see listed are the common and most severe and they tell you that cause they know them from being fully studied on humans. Thats the benefit of the study because it was done fully, not just by a basic study in petri dish, and or mice and not humans. So not all supplements are good for you, that's why you should do your research thoroughly.

[@c.k.1958]

Hi Dr Rusico thank you for all your valuable information. Do you know of any studies that show improvement of biofilm infection and particular fruits that can help break it down. This would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance 💯

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm not convinced that direct biofilm treatments are effective, we have a study under peer-review on this topic as we speak, stay tuned :)

[@c.k.1958]

@@DrRuscioDCmuch appreciated, look forward to the findings and anything that can help 💯

[@sreesubedi3775]

Can someone explain/ respond to why Berberine caused my neutrophil count to go down drastically (very harmful)? Stopped and two months later, back to healthy count!!

[@mikewhite9818]

You did not mention Dihydroberberine which is 5 times more powerful than just Berberine. A1c 6.0 in Jan 2024 just completed A1c April 2024 it was 5.6. I started Dihydroberberine 1-5-2024.

[@gordonauchincloss9161]

Hi can you recommend a brand / source? Thanks.

[@mikewhite9818]

@@gordonauchincloss9161 I have posted here 5 times to answer but it keeps getting deleted. A mazon Doub le Tr ee.

[@azdhan]

This was super interesting. What are your thoughts on people using berberine to minimize their risk of insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes?

[@DrRuscioDC]

In the video I do discuss berberine and blood sugar. There is some nuance with how one would use berberine for the conditions you mentioned. Due to legality, I cannot provide medical advice here. If you would like a personalized approach, please consider working with us! drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/

[@nickycigarella805]

This tanks your blood sugar i took it before a blood test my glucose was like 30

[@tevatev7454]

I took 250 mg of brine for the first time and had some weird side effects with it. I immediately had to go to the bathroom, I was feeling very very nauseous and I didn’t but I did feel like I needed to vomit. I just felt very sick for about three hours after I took it and then I started to feel a little better thankfully it didn’t get as bad as it felt like it was going to. Is this normal? I do have leaky gut. I also developed really bad Sebo and I just cleared a sea diff infection in my colon. I definitely have a lot of digestive issues going on and still getting to the bottom of this. I suspect I have low stomach acid and poor bio flow And previous to going on the carnivore diet in the past nine months I was having diabetic symptoms and hypoglycemic episodes. I am not diagnosed diabetic. I am actually very petite so clinically Doctor look at me and say you’re fine. Which is bullshit because they’re not listening to what I’m telling them is happening to my body. And while I’ve been on the carnivore diet, I’ve tried to add a few different things in and it seems like my body literally cannot break down carbs, starches, sugars, etc. right now.

[@janemarx1321]

Have u seen a gastro expert? There are some who have holistic approach. Chicago Illinois

[@healthyinformation]

It’s best to start out slow and take with meals

[@southerncomfort971]

Wow, really loved your video. Recently my wife (72) has managed to bring her numbers down sufficiently to be taken off all medications! We have done this through lifestyle and nutrition. My self (70) I want to lower my cholesterol numbers, My Doctor doesn't think I need Statins as of yet and I would rather not if I can avoid it. Listening to your video, it sounds like berberine might be a answer for me and also help out my wife. The issue is "other" influencers are not as convinced? due mostly to the fact that Vitamin / supplement manufacturers are not held to the standards of Medical drugs. Which according to "others" could contain any number of bad fillers or not enough of the item you are buying to even help! These are very disturbing reasons to stay away from Supplements in general. Is there a brand, type that was used in the studies? Is there a Food that contains enough Berberine so that we might consume it rather than supplements? Sorry for the length of the comment, but unless you employ your own naturopathic doctor, GP's are not the people to ask about supplements or foods. Appreciate any thoughts you can share. Thank you

[@javedarshad9574]

Berberine is also antibacterial. it will negatively impact the gut microbiota. why do we want to reduce the all-important diversity of gut microbiota?

[@kristiwolfe6904]

I was assured by another Dr that it won't be an issue.

[@healthyinformation]

This effect is dose specific and if it occurs taking a good probiotic would help

[@ZhaVioRxGFX]

not sure why you dont think it's not weight loss, it helps alot with my weight loss, i love it so much. better than most weight loss pills lol

[@tryptamine-loopring-eth]

Can’t have studies competing with big pharma’s GLP-1 injections. 😉

[@flubalubaful]

500mg a day no side effects if I take with a slice of toast. Thank you for the info.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Happy to help 😊

[@SassyO100]

How are you doing after 3 months? Have you upped your dose or is 500mg sufficient ? I’m just today starting my course of berberine at 500mg for the next week and then see how I feel then.

[@kristinekerr3688]

What is your opinion on Dihydroberberine please? Great video😊

[@kristiwolfe6904]

It's made in your gut when you take berberine. No need to buy that.

[@smarzig]

He said that the researchered that it's not necessary since all the research uses the regular HEI version

[@flubalubaful]

Berberine is a seriously miracle drug.

[@heidioddenes5528]

I got diarrhea from 500 mg Berberine. Can it be herx? I have candidia and parasites

[@Midwest..]

You take it with food?

[@chachaj8493]

Hello Dr. I am 41, training 6 times a week and walking a lot. I am a vegan and I eat pretty clean. I still cannot shade some body fat on my lower body. Do you think I should try Berberine? Anybody can try this supplement I suppose even fit people? Thanks

[@jada8331]

too many carbohydrates (vegan foot is rich in carbs) or to much estrogen

[@thomasrudder9639]

If you’re vegan you’re killing yourself.

[@shermans8236]

I’ve been taking berberine dhb for about a year and did not lose a single gram.

[@Anna65909]

Have you been eating donuts, cookies, chocolate ice cream, french fries, double cheeseburgers, Kentucky Fried Chicken, potato chips, and chocolate cake??

[@JacquieKaczanowski]

Can you take berberine with rybelsus?

[@thomasrudder9639]

No! Do not take berberine with rybelsus!

[@Albert-777]

Which is a trustable brand for berberine?

[@markymark272]

British supplements 👍

[@flubalubaful]

Thank you, I have been researching berberine, because of the excellent improvements in my overall health, my question, was whether it would benefit me to take probiotics, thank you for answering my question before I could ask it.

[@gonzalocastillo749]

By chance are you familiar with supplementing thiamine? I heard this could help with symptoms of leaky gut

[@DrRuscioDC]

I haven't seen any credible evidence on this, although I may have missed it.

[@afzaalkhan.m]

The pharmaceutical industry is making billions as a business and will snuff out all natural plant based treatments .doctors are complled to over medicate in prescriptions , In east, we do have thousands year old remedy for most inflicts. Always work,cost pennies

[@j-uk2189]

Does it blunt muscle growth? Like metformin due to inhibition of MTOR?

[@quetzgo]

I wonder if berberine is good for killing ecoli snd staph or salmonella when they exist in grater than normal numbers

[@lynnharrison5483]

Take gotu kola

[@lv1985aa]

I’d be interested in a video of the research on Acarbose since it seems to be a positive microbiome regulator

[@ketokarbs3671]

Are you spelling it right

[@alysononoahu8702]

I'm Whole Foods plant-based, no naked carbs.And adding in berberine😊 slowly

[@chrisstef8004]

Confusing...😵‍💫😱

[@survivorship4290]

(13:00) Usage ❤

[@peacockbleu]

Thank you

[@stellabrown909]

Who do we believe? Everyone says something different…I lost 10 pounds in a year while taking it

[@altaylor1980]

I have lost 14kg (20 pounds) in 10 weeks when nothing else helped. It seems to have restarted my metabolism. To help absorption I haves spoonful of coconut oil and a milk thistle capsule with 500mg twice a day (never been a breakfast eater). I didn’t take berberine for the weight loss benefits but the other benefits listed.

[@stellabrown909]

You can also take it with green tea for absorption

[@mikewhite9818]

I watched your video. I would point out when you told people to discuss with your doctor,Berberine. I would argue to tell your doctor not be weak. Doctors today are weak and prone to falling for medical propaganda and not science.

[@saveamerica2896]

Thats a fact

[@andyb2121]

My doctor wouldn’t give any opinion.

[@Midwest..]

550 mg a day with meal 👍 😊

[@sojournern]

as soon as I see you're selling something it turns me off

[@paulmcilroy7508]

Took it for over 4 months and nothing.....it's their imagination. Just keep taking your aspirin.

[@themalaailaanaa1347]

Needs a pat on the head .....hair.

[@MrIdfeet1]

If berberine causes GI issues at only 300mg how can it be considered a good choice for any of the problems discussed?

[@Rylus571]

Try dihydroberberine, 5 times as effective at a lower dose because far more of it is absorbed by the body.

[@Midwest..]

Take it with food 550 mg a day? 😊