The Benefits of Berberine (Weight Loss, Blood Sugar & More)

Berberine is one of my favorite supplements out there and has been for several years. The reason is simple: berberine helps treat the biggest and most important conditions that people face including weight gain, insulin resistance, and gut dysfunction. It's not only healthy for people who are already healthy, but it's also amazing for people who want to stay healthy!
You can use it to assist with weight loss, balance your blood sugar, build more muscle mass, or just optimize your physique.
Let's talk about the benefits of berberine and why you can make a strong case to use it.
Many of the benefits we are going to be discussing today stem from Berberine's ability to increase something called AMPK or AMP kinase. This is the same enzyme that is increased when you exercise. So when you think about the benefits, think about berberine as a tiny bottle of exercise. It doesn't replace exercise but it's helpful to wrap your head around how it's working.
Activating AMPK increases fat burning potential, mitochondrial proliferation in muscle tissue, insulin sensitivity, and much more.
With this in mind, let's talk about the benefits:
1. Berberine can help improve insulin resistance and low blood sugar. It has been shown to be as powerful as some medications at lowering blood sugar (metformin).
2. Berberine can help you lose weight. Berberine enhances the effectiveness of diet and exercise.
3. Berberine can help improve your gut health. Berberine increases butyrate production and reduces local inflammation in the gut.
4. Berberine can help lower cholesterol. Some studies show that berberine can reduce cholesterol more effectively than statins.
5. Berberine helps treat metabolic disorders like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type II diabetes, PCOS, high blood pressure, obesity, and elevated triglycerides.
6. Berberine can help your brain stay healthy.
For everyday general health, use around 500 to 1,000 mg each day.
For metabolic conditions use 1,000 to 2,000 mg each day
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[@CM-xn6xc]

I started berberine about 3 weeks ago. My morning glucose has dropped from 130 to 97! Thank you so much.

[@NMJFitness]

Can you share what brand you’re using and how many milligrams you take a day?

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

​@@NMJFitness I would like to know what brand as well!

[@angelap813]

@@NMJFitnessThorne is a good brand but I’m still trying to understand dosage

[@Fayw2023]

I just got some from Amazon

[@zakkiuddin5551]

How much dose are you taking

[@georgeford6439]

I added it to my supplemental regime for the cholesterol benefits. Doc wanted me to take a statin, but I said no go. We agreed that if I got my cholesterol down that I'd forgo statins. It worked for me!!😊

[@Karen-e1f]

23 lbs loss. A few months. My pants fit. Walking, water, and protein via yogurt 80 or 90 calories and chicken.😊 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♀️

[@TheDivineFemedianTarot]

Be patient. It does work. I couldn't get my weight to drop from 325 now I'm at 270. I used to be 600 pounds and had weight loss surgery and meds. But I'm sure the berbarine is the winner

[@myprivacy998]

What brand do you use? How much do you take? What time of day do you take it?

[@carolinenachtrab4357]

Congratulations! That's amazing!😊

[@OldJoeBlows]

Wow. Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 Keep it up! You must feel like a different person.

[@hibiscusrose6074]

How about the horrible side effects re acid burn

[@Asduyr]

Pray do explain how anyone can get to weigh 600lbs !!! did you not look in the mirror when you were 200lbs & think - I cant be eating the right stuff best do something about it !!

[@PLJS2018]

I have been on berberine since April with a 2 week gap and my sugar has dropped from 178 in morning BF breakfast to 119 🎉I have struggled with high Blood sugar in am always. Even if I ate salad at night. But after starting berberine it’s helped tremendously and I have lost weight 3 dress sizes. Helped my gut health Too !! WOW I think this is a miracle supplement!! I also toad a friend who struggles with BS issues and he has lost weight and lowered his BS also!! Thank you for sharing more information!!

[@iamjacksundyingaddiction6595]

Hi, what brand/ Mg works for you and where did you get it? Thanks

[@beautyforashes8284]

Are you taking regular berberine or dihydroberberine?

[@ilonakelemen4376]

@@beautyforashes8284🎉

[@jazzedwards5027]

What brandcsre you taking? Thanks.

[@quake2u]

I use it instead of Metformin and it works great. My a1c is 5.5

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Can you please share the brand and dosage of Berberine you take? Thankyou in advance!

[@cleocatra9324]

I hear metformin has awful side effects.

[@jstewart3517]

That drug put me in ICU

[@sueshialaleniah6526]

@@cleocatra9324 metformin killed my friends father.

[@blessedeternally2666]

May you kindly share the brand you use? Thanks

[@country3612]

Berberine 500 mg & glucocare work great together. All herbs! I'm off metformin now 5 days. My bs is hangin from 110 to 123. No gut issues!!! Be blessed

[@carolking6772]

Of all the supplements I have read about, no one ever talks about how long you should take one. Thank you for mentioning that it takes three months for the benefits and it should be taken for a lot longer.

[@zerrodefex]

I've seen similar issues with collagen, people try a month supply and quit not knowing it takes at least 8 weeks to start seeing improvements.

[@davidfrick1087]

Hiiii.... maybe some helpful information. The 3 month time period comes from .... 90 days is the time it takes to fully renew your blood.... so while there will be some benefits felt before this time .... only saturating your system and lifestyle changes beyond 90 days will reveal all the benefits.... I hope this helps you to persist and continue to make positive changes in your life.....kind regards David Australia 🇦🇺

[@lizryan6289]

Berberine is Phellodren Amurense. This supplement was once sold under the name Nexrutine, however, that was discontinued. I take it for sciatic pain due to a disc issue. Great product.

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Can you please share what you are taking now for sciatic pain. I have it real bad! Thankyou in advance.

[@lizryan6289]

@NansGlobalKitchen In addition to Berberine I take Turmeric; glucosamine-chondroitin with boswellia included. These can also be taken with acetaminophen. I also take Cissus (occasionally). I call this my morning cocktail. Notice your sleeping positions also. Good luck.

[@tbs1434]

That's good too know. I have horrific sciatica pain, both sides. I was always thin, after COVID Dr out me on thyroid. I gained 20lbs I exercise, tried eating greens, the entire diet. Nothing's worked. I have low LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, and low protein, low blood pressure, and low very low cortisol levels. I don't know what to do. Ready to give up. Thank you

[@Denidrakes69]

​@@tbs1434have you been tested for Addison's?

[@juliet8642]

I'm interested in brands that are trustworthy for berberine quality and safety. I would like to give it a try but I want to make sure I am spending my money wisely.

[@graceg3250]

Dihydroberberine is considered the best form of berberine: it’s more effective and it lasts longer in your system (regular berberine lasts like 2-3 hours). It also has less of the GI upset side effect.

[@usamamian309]

Quantity per day?

[@benitadecherong9651]

Thank u I was gonna ask wat berberine to tske

[@graceg3250]

@@Embryo7Music I’d assume that would depend on your goals, diet, health, and how much you weigh…

[@graceg3250]

@@usamamian309 I’d assume that would depend on your goals, diet, health, and how much you weigh…

[@TheBosslady0417]

I started taking dihydroberberine and to me it’s less effective. I actually felt the regular berberine working and reducing my post meal glucose. I feel nothing with this one

[@pupanchors]

When I took it with a meal during the day, I became very sleepy. I switched to bedtime and it is doing good. I sleep great.

[@blessedeternally2666]

Oh good for you 😊

[@graceg3250]

It could be the type of meal you’re eating, as well! If you’re taking it only once a day, use dihydroberberine: it is more effective, lasts longer in the system (regular berberine only lasts a few hours in the body), and it causes less of the GI upset that regular berberine does.

[@marymagdalene3004]

It's nice to listen to someone who is so easy on the eyes!

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

One of my favorite saints😇

[@nbrown5602]

He is gorgeous.

[@kelleemerson9510]

Yep! He not ugly! 😉

[@davidsummerville351]

Good info, I love black seed oil. Berberine has been a welcome addition to my daily supplement intake. Can't go wrong with the numerous benefits. Really enjoying your channel btw. Thanks

[@melissamclaughlin5480]

I love black seed oil too but I don't love the taste

[@madelyn6404]

I use berberine and lost weight, I use black seed oil and my pulmonogist Saud my breathing improved

[@johnreidy2804]

@@madelyn6404 Wow you have a pulmonogist. I never even heard of that word before and you actually have one. That makes me happy

[@kimberlygranger5205]

My Doctor just recommended this for me… 500 mg a day at first, for a week, then 500mg 2x a day, for another week, then 500 mg 3 times a day. I am diabetic, and hypothyroid.

[@argutanewyork3722]

Taking with meal ?

[@psalms50_5]

I've been taking it with my meals. I only eat twice a day. But after watching this video I'm going to increase to 2000mg half in the morning and other in the evening.

[@cynthiajones167]

Thank you so much Dr. Charles the information was very helpful. I really appreciate it.

[@traceystock7352]

I went all in on Berberine but unfortunately had a bad drug interaction with it and am now washing it out of my system to see if symptoms resolve. Be careful and check for prescription drug interactions before taking.

[@evaandrianos7805]

What was the drug interaction?

[@traceystock7352]

@@evaandrianos7805 Metoprolol (a Beta Blocker) although it might have been Lipitor which I also take. The interaction was enhanced effects of the beta blocker which caused a heart block which is a delayed PR interval on the EKG and it also caused an AFIB episode the second time I tried it.

[@tonyblack3401]

I included berberine with a carnivore diet with intermittent fasting (1-2 meals a day). The weight is falling off. My gut inflammation is gone, acid reflux gone, sleep apnea gone. Mood is stabilised. I take berberine when I break my fast around 1pm. I take it with raw milk, quercitin, a multi vitamin and a high fat meal such as steak and eggs with cheese. The fat helps with absorption. Feeling superhuman.

[@Dakkibaby20]

My friend lost 30+ lbs on Ozempic and I was considering doing it, but I knew it wouldn’t be good for me and I would not qualify. I’m not over weight by any means but I wanted to feel stable after eating and not have to eat sweets after every meal; so I looked into Berberine. It’s been 3 weeks and I do not crave sweets after eating, and I’m loosing the puff or water weight I had, it’s pretty amazing. I highly recommend

[@AmySwan815]

What dosage do you take?

[@Dakkibaby20]

@@AmySwan815 right now my bottle says each pill is 400 so I’m taking 1600 a day

[@AmySwan815]

@@Dakkibaby20 thank you! ☺️

[@strawberryme08]

@@daleval2182 amen to that! Fasting is gold I read fast feast repeat by gin Stephens fist then watched a lot of jason fung and read his book the obesity code and then watched dr mindy pelz on KZbin she’s got tons of videos and her book “fast like a girl “ the education on fasting is invaluable

[@daleval2182]

@@strawberryme08 it's how humans evolved, fast till feast, and meat was on the menu

[@sorrywrongplanet8873]

I can’t take ozempic because of a family history of thyroid cancer-my mom, brother and sister. It’s also too expensive for me at a thousand dollars a month. I think I will try this.

[@aviewer9516]

Thank you for putting out selfless information on really valuable supplements such as this. I'm definitely going to try this and see how it goes. Subscribed.

[@cinszins]

Wow! That is quite a list of benefits! I'll be excited to see if my A1C comes down after I've taken berberine awhile longer.

[@hristinaaleksandrova3103]

Thank you so much for the proper explanation of the benefits and dosage ☺️❤️

[@SandyCheeks63564]

the berberine I'm taking is in a supplement of Oregon Grape Root, 400 mg. No side effects like I see below. I only take it when I have a lot of carbs.

[@billdonson887]

Been on it for one month and my PCP said I am no longer pre-diabetic.

[@nbrown5602]

Great news!

[@dandelionsarefree7436]

Thank you for explaining dosages. I’ve tried it and it didn’t seem to work, but I was not consistent. I’ll try again

[@barbaradeenussbaum920]

Been taking it for over 45 days. Looking forward to my blood work

[@boomerang0101]

Updates?

[@pinsolomons]

Had to stop taking after 2 wks. Caused severe joint/muscle pain which took a week to go away after stopping the stuff. Glad it works for some people, I just wasn't one of them

[@elpepinazo7801]

Change brand.

[@angeloserpico7707]

Thanks for your suggestion about the dose; I needed that,

[@seanlee9377]

Thanks to this Chinese herb extract.

[@janelcassorla3302]

This is a great video and answers all questions.

[@marybethcompetiello199]

My mother-in-law is 88 with Alzheimer's Disease (diagnosed 8 years ago). She is a type 2 diabetic. We started her on berberine two weeks ago and have seen tremendous results. She is more coherent, energetic, walking better, fasting sugar levels are getting lower, the list goes on. My question is, should her insulin be lowered if she is taking the berberine 2x daily? We can't have this discussion with her physician because she does not believe in supplements

[@ishanchaturvedi2]

It would be lower with 2x the dose but can also need to check tolerance of higher dose.

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Can you please share what brand of Berberine are you using? Thankyou in advance!

[@tonir6532]

There are websites instructing people on how to calculate insulin and show how to count carbs and adjust insulin for carbs consumed and blood glucose reading prior to a meal. Some are easier to follow then others.

[@tonir6532]

Going keto is another way to improve brain function. If she does not want to go keto start on 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and mct oil a day working up to 4 times per day. Add high doses of bentofiamine but start with a lower dose add b2, b3, and b complex. Add magnesium supplements from 320mg standard dose magnesium threonate works on the brain other wise magnesium bis/glycinate will do. Add omega 3 high dose liquid😢 formula 3 tablespoons a day, zinc, iodine or fish every day for 1 meal, canned sardines are good, selenium, get pottassium from leafy greens and 7 cups. Add cruciferous vegetables and fermented foods. Add vit d3 upto 10000 iu per day. Sitting in the sun does not usually help older women re vit d but sitting surrounded in a shady area looking at light reflection from green plants helps melatonin levels. Vit k2M-7 200 to 300 mg per day. Pre and pro biotics salt and lacto fermented foods see yt for receipie. Finally add calcium foods and multivitamin multivitamin.

[@sivan3125]

Some say Alzheimers is actually TYPE 3 DIABETES so BERBERINE would help. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@tamie4206]

BERBERINE vs DIHYDROBERBERINE? Haven't seen the question addressed. The latter is apparently much more bio-available and without digestive side effects. Hoping Dr. Childs can expound?

[@teresaspensley5640]

Thank you, i will up my dose now🌟

[@HisCoconutGun]

Started 500mg berberine twice a day about 6 months ago. Im in my 30s, but my memory and mental health have improved noticeably. I've had an awful memory and struggled with depression since I was a kid, but now I have a great memory. Ive taken breaks from berberine and within a week or two I feel my mood and memory regressing. My A1C went from 5.1 to 4.6 although I have not lost any weight. Interestingly I no longer get tired after a large meal. My joint pain has improved. Overall, I have been pleasantly surprised and am curious if berberine is safe to take long-term?

[@ketokarbs3671]

What brand🤔

[@HisCoconutGun]

@@ketokarbs3671 Integrative Therapeutics, my doctor recommended the brand

[@stevec7777]

I read it needs to be taken at lesst 4 hrs after taking thyroxine. (Plus it can 1. Raise bilrubin in blood 2. Can impact liver enzymes to increase interaction with other drugs).... be REALLY great to hear from Dr C regard berberine and thyroxine and thyroid generally)

[@cleocatra9324]

Pretty much everything interacts with synthetic thyroid hormone unfortunately. Its just safer to take all supplements much later.

[@stevec7777]

@Cleocatra thank you. I do collagen, folate and vit d at least an hour after thyroxine. Anything else I take like probiotics and omegas I do at least 2 or 3 hrs after that....

[@cleocatra9324]

@@stevec7777 my poor mom had her entire thyroid removed over several surgeries, she’s worse off than ever. I wish I’d known all these tips 10 years ago to save her the pain.

[@stevec7777]

@Cleocatra sorry to hear that. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer couple of yrs ago and had half my thyroid removed. Found it by chance, no symptoms, so hopefully it's gone but who knows. Still battling to find the right dose.... my endo was great with the surgery but for after care I feel by myself, cuz no one is really bothered in the detail. On the days im a little tired never quite sure if it's my dose or maybe I'm just tired!! I train 6 days a week and feel in better shape than ever... to be fair to the medics, I think everyone is different regard thyroid and thyroxine so unless you have a full time specialist working with you then you have to try and learn the right things to do, and what to notice and what to ask, and by doing that you can lead and direct the physicians. Good luck to you and your mum

[@lindaperry7235]

​@@stevec7777 So sweet to share. Thank you

[@annamaria1972]

How about oxalates in berberin?

[@happygoluckystar8069]

Great 👍👍 please provide the links to “recent studies” and “some studies” you refer to. The professional medical disucssion cannot be held without credentials. Thank you.

[@DChristina]

Good grief- you can look up this info if you want it

[@sophiarevel6952]

What a shame! That would be toooooo good to be true. I'm in my 70s and I walk nearly every day. But really I'm a slacker at heart.

[@Lola-cg6yp]

All of your listeners have questions. You should answer them. As they support you.

[@MLM111]

😂 sure answer hundreds of questions

[@Rachachick]

I was introduced to GOLO release and this contains berberine. It’s been a game changer in controlling my blood sugar.

[@bee7549]

Do you mean Goldenseal?

[@marathoner43]

I wish I could try it. I'm on a blood thinner called Eliquis. Berberine can increase bleeding risk for those on blood thinners.

[@ecnoto]

Need recommendations for specific Berberine products, since there are many brands that are not equal in strength and purify for price. Thanks in advance.

[@llusk6375]

I take the Vitauthority brand Berberine. DIHYDROBERBERINE + Cinnamon matrix.

[@tingeling4443]

Thanks so much from Norway🌷🌷🌷

[@suzannedeherrera3180]

Berberine might increase the amount of metformin in the body. This may increase its effects and side effects. This interaction seems to occur when berberine is taken around 2 hours before metformin. Taking berberine and metformin at the same time doesn't appear to increase the amount of metformin in the body.

[@tomwinston6758]

Good video, got right to the info described in the header. Thanks

[@darrengondry658]

What brand of the supplement do you recommend?

[@lynnannlavin3003]

Short and sweet thank you

[@mariabonita423]

It causes constipation big time for me. It is also a strong diuretic,do not take it night!

[@RachelECONeill]

Does berberine interfere with levothyroxine or Warfarin??

[@emilybh6255]

Ask your pharmacist. The pharmacist is the expert on drug interactions.

[@LDiamondz]

As Dr.Childs is a thyroid doctor, I think he would have mentioned if you can't take it with levo. Warfarin, No clue. I hope Dr.Childs answers your question.

[@Maya-ig9kx]

Should it be taken with meals, just like metformin?

[@natashab3412]

@@emilybh6255 I always do

[@snehalkrishnan618]

My A1C is 12.1, cholesterol is 116 and I’ve been diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. My doc prescribed Metformin, a statin and a blood pressure drug, all of which I refuse to take. I’m taking Berberine instead, I just hope and pray this helps because I’m turning away from my doctor here.

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

I e been using Berberine for about 5-6 years and it’s interesting that others are catching up on this wonderful health aid. Over time, it’s dropped my daily glucose numbers by 150. I still us 😊it for maintenance.

[@denvercasto733]

New t2 here , can I ask how you take it and how much?

[@The8Osbaby]

​@@denvercasto733 I've been talking Thorne berberine it's not the cheapest but not all berberine are created equal I take 500 mg 3 times daily took about 3 weeks to start seeing results take on empty stomach 30min to hr before meals I also take white mulberry extract, cinnamon with chromium I have not seen glucose numbers higher then let's say 170 2hrs after a meal since I've been taking 1.5 months now fasting numbers range from as low as 92 to as high as 126 numbers get better everyday I sorta watch my carb intake but not entirely brown rice and noodles , lowest carb breads I can find nature's own life is doing be good , when I want snacks I eat keto snacks or fruit , eat lots of almonds they are rich in magnesium which is good for glucose also but other then that haven't really changed my diet well I cut out most added sugars , avoid no sugar added foods and drinks the consist of maltodextein I thought I was doing good using sugar alcohols but was talking stevia with that crap and was wondering why glucose when improving found out maltodextein is worse then sugar faster spikes monk fruit with erythritol is best choice

[@kimilorenzo8198]

@@The8Osbaby Where do you buy?

[@The8Osbaby]

@@kimilorenzo8198 Amazon

[@claudiaarenas4972]

Hello Dr. Thank you for this educational video! I take Oregon Grape (a natural source of Berberine, supposedly) but I was definitely taking too low of a dosage, so thank you for the dosage info! And I was wondering, can someone with hypoglycemia use Berberine? Thank you again. I just subscribed to your channel. 😊

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Can you please share what is Sea grapes where you buy it? Thankyou in advance!

[@claudiaarenas4972]

@@NansGlobalKitchen hello, I said Oregon Grape. And I use organic Oregon’s Wild Harvest brand. I take one in the morning and one with dinner.

[@deb9784]

You need to be so careful if you have hypoglycemia. Berberine will reduce your blood sugar levels. You may want to listen to listen to some other videos to understand it better. 😊

[@suethompson2969]

Thank you for all your information! Does berberine affect your kidneys?

[@revilo727]

Why does he never answer questions?

[@kimkimi3315]

Need recommendations for a good brand for weight loss please

[@sayantaniist]

Looking for the detailed video which it is exactly 💯👍😊 tysm

[@marlenehorner5440]

I took Berberine for about a month and my stomach was upset the whole time, I reduced my dose from 500 to half that hoping I might be able to take it, but the stomach problems persisted and it even took several weeks afterwards to get my stomach problems under control. I am not hearing about any side effects on any of the videos I have seen .

[@hibiscusrose6074]

@marlenehorner5440. This and his not mentioning it at all.

[@terri4337]

Which is odd as he mentions it’s good for gut health. I suffer IBS and don’t want to aggravate diarrhoea symptoms

[@sandyjessee8628]

Thank you so much for this info! I wondered which supplement do you suggest? Does it include Milk Thistle? Thanks!

[@TheBosslady0417]

Why doesn’t anyone recommend a brand? Ppl keep asking the same question and no one answers

[@llusk6375]

I use Vitauthority brand, Berberine+

[@shealovesjesuschrist]

What brand is the best?

[@tabithacousins]

I get horrible diarrhea with berberine. I am, however, also taking metformin and jardiance. Both of those flush sugars out of the body, so adding berberine is likely overkill.

[@Chairmanmeow223]

I took berberine for about six months at around an 18 to 1900 mg dose total a day with each meal. I had heard that the side effect was elevated liver enzymes. I did liver tests and found that after six months my liver enzymes were elevated. What do you know about these concerns and results?

[@ntwalipat2]

Can’t find any literature on that subject.

[@mettejensen8653]

I have quite low liver enzymes especially LDH. Maybe it will help me then :-).

[@Sara-qh4wt]

Milk Thistle Seed capsules are KEY to a healthy liver & REDUCING harmful elevated liver enzymes. Be strick about avoiding Omega 6 fats from diet! Fried foods are DETRIMENTAL. Also, research the niacin flush/activated charcoal detox. It WORKS! This will fix it! 👍

[@Sara-qh4wt]

​@@mettejensen8653You do NOT want elevated liver enzymes.😜

[@R.Specktre]

Maybe just once per day. After each meal is quite a lot... and 1500mg is the normal daily dosage.

[@cleocatra9324]

Im not overweight but I crave sugar terribly. I hope this might help because there’s more harm to eating junk than just being fat.

[@FaithinChristJesus777]

Yes it does. It knocks it out.

[@cristinabarone9799]

Berberine the only thing that’s help me loose weight. I take it with banaba and and apple cider vinegar after meals.

[@NineZeta]

Just found your videos doc... so impressed with your concise approach. Anyway i read somewhere that berberine may be an immunosuppresant. Can you kindly confirm this. Thank you so much for your informative videos and i hope to hear from you.

[@blessedeternally2666]

Mmmm

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

I gotta change brands of Berberine - I have been taking 600 mg per day or sometimes 1200mg and I have experienced no benefits

[@creatuitiveguru]

Look for dihydroberberine, it is supposed to work better. I think it's what berberine turns into in your body...? So, it's less work for your body to do, before your body can use it.

[@mariebiggane7602]

HSN Andrew Lessman’s supplements

[@graceg3250]

Use dihydroberberine: it is more effective, lasts longer in the system (regular berberine only lasts a few hours in the body), and it causes less of the GI upset that regular berberine does.

[@darrellknox9581]

It probably just doesn't work for you.Changing brands won't help.I have a man at work who extolled the virtues of berberine.He convinced at least a dozen fellow co-workers to take it for their obesity.The upshot is that none of these people lost a single pound.I suspect berberine is nothing more than the latest money making scam.Just my opinion.

[@tarupatel7341]

Can I use it if I am taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism

[@debbiedonahue4513]

I just started berberine today , I’m taking it for weight lost, I am not a diabetic, but I am going to try to get my weight down and exercise and I read all good comments on this berberine, the only thing is, I’m not sure when to take up, so I take out the first thing in the morning on empty stomach

[@dwightherrington7793]

Does it lower estrogen in men who don’t have thyroid’s

[@Naseefa1985]

What is a good berberine brand to take?

[@sarahjames4295]

Should berberine be taken on an empty stomach or with meals?

[@libbybacon3465]

Thanks for this info. Does it matter if it’s taken with or without food?

[@graceg3250]

Take it with food, or you’ll have stomach issues. Use dihydroberberine: it is more effective, lasts longer in the system (regular berberine only lasts a few hours in the body), and it causes less of the GI upset that regular berberine does.

[@Bevygirl]

What and when is best time to take this please? With food or not?

[@CMKA91]

With food.

[@creatuitiveguru]

I have heard it is supposedly fine either way, but a lot of people also seem to experience unpleasant GI symptoms if they don't take it with food. I am using dihydroberberine now - the dosage is lower because dihydroberberine works more efficiently - and the bottle says to take it with food.

[@theun-personing5674]

Just started taking them. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@backtoconstitution1]

You talked it up so much Doc I just took 3000mgs

[@christinabernard5708]

Would this help Gilbert’s Disease ?? It’s awful need some advice!? Only thing good -I can’t gain weight!! Sure wish I could -ugh 😑

[@debbiedonahue4513]

Gonna try this, I need to get some weight off, an lower my cholesterol. , I’m also craving sweet.

[@watchdiscern135]

Thanks doc.

[@022141able]

Is it safe to take Berberine if you don't have sugar issues, like pre-diabetes?

[@ninaowusuaa502]

yes.very good for prediabetes

[@elizabethmartins19]

I took Berberine the other day for a week, and I felt like I was taking caffeine supplements, jittery and felt my heart pumping I wonder what that means?

[@janetbernes6945]

Can berberine be taken if take levothyroxine or any other meds ?

[@grubbies1]

Chronic liver levels. Was on Lipitor. Went to Zetia, not a statin.

[@newunderthesun7353]

Made me nauseous and dizzy. Caused gastric issues, too.

[@mayqueen0069]

I stack Berberine and Ceylon Cinnamon for best results

[@Puppylove82-gv3gm]

The SoWell brand has berberine, cinnamon and chromium all together. That's what I take.

[@teddyboy252]

Can one take 500mg of berberine And metformin

[@shahnazismail3303]

I do not have Diabetes but I want to lose weight especially after my hysterectomy. Can I take Berberine?

[@holyddogg7]

Got my blood work ldl was at 160 and said I would need medicine to lower it-told him that I been changing my diet and lost 20pds already Oh no diet will not lower it and proceeded to write me prescription for Crestor🤦‍♂️ Really want to give Berberine shot not only to lower chores to but also blood sugar which is almost 100

[@rudyperez2110]

What is a safe brand of berberine

[@zeethree]

Can you take this without losing weight? I am low weight but have high cholesterol and blood sugar.

[@kimberlybrown3090]

Can I take this with other supplements such as magnesium and NAC?

[@meditatingcraig5635]

The onana deal muted as well😂mark is so quick witted

[@vizhu23]

What is the best brand to get? Thank you.

[@manuelojeda9144]

I do take a week off or two from Berberine

[@aboutboxingbiz1684]

Is it safe for teenagers?

[@clairemoore9012]

How will this affect my RA? 😢 i need all the help I can get. Thank you 😊

[@DelusionDispeller]

Berberine gave me a headache today at 500 mg. Tomorrow, I will try 1/2 a pill so 250 mg

[@dianealdrich5922]

I have uncomfortable side effects though. Dry burning gums and gut discomfort. Have to stop taking it.

[@nosilla2224]

Is this in pill form? I have never heard of this before.

[@MyUltimateStuff]

WHEN/HOW to take it? With food or before a meal, or after eating? Or on an empty stomach?

[@nelliedoyle6922]

I'm wondering this as well ... wonder if upset an empty tummy

[@mariebiggane7602]

Directions on your bottle.

[@graceg3250]

You can Google that stuff! Take it with meals, or you’ll get GI upset. Use dihydroberberine: it is more effective, lasts longer in the system (regular berberine only lasts a few hours in the body), and it causes less of the GI upset that regular berberine does.