How about what and when did you eat before that test? I already use berberine but that’s a big difference in one day. I think it is a good thing but at least for me I must continue to eat correctly. Good health rocks at least for this 76 year old. 😇
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
@@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 TH-cam she’s got tons of videos and her book “fast like a girl “ the education on fasting is invaluable
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!!😊
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
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 !!
Berberine has been a complete game changer for me!!! I’ve been fasting going on one year, and started berberine shortly after I started fasting so it’s been a while. I can tell a huge difference in berberine, exercise,and diet/fasting OMAD in my case at least. I don’t have any intention of stopping anytime soon. I actually can eat cookies, cakes, etc after my healthy meal and not gain any weight! I also take Ceylon cinnamon, chromium, and walk/elliptical for about 30 minutes after my meal. Im definitely implementing some “hacks” “Glucose Goddess” is someone I also follow and she gives great advice on how to navigate blood glucose spikes throughout the day. I take ACV before my meals and break my fast with veggies/fiber, protein, fats and then carbs. Eating in that order can lower your blood glucose spike significantly. The time I get breaks during my day consists of studying health and nutrition. It’s just fascinating to me to be able to control what happens within my body. It’s our decision and we decide what happens inside of us!
@@Chairmanmeow223Milk thistle seed capsules & niacin flush with activated charcoal will reverse the liver enzymes. Ibuprofen/Tylenol will create them. Hope this helps.👍
A recent clinical study has shown Berberine shrinks arterial plaque. The same study using statins as a control group I believe also saw Berberine outperform statins in terms of lowering cholesterol.
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
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!!
I'm a believer, I've been on Berberine now for a little more than 30 days, I was on the brink of Diabetes, I saw my doctor today and my A1C has gone from 6.4 to 6.1 and my weight is continuing to fall..... Gamechanger
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.
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.
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 🇦🇺
Thanks for this video, been using 500mg for the last two years - I'm gonna up my dose to 1000mg to see what happens! Off all my diabetes and High Cholesterol RXs - all my numbers look perfect! Doing keto too!
Be careful. Low blood sugar can make ya really cranky. I noticed 300MG twice a day was good for me. When I tried going up to 600MG twice per day I got cranky with low blood sugar. Good stuff just find the right amount.
@@theanswerisprayer I take it right before breakfast. I take it with several other herbs and spices. Black seed oil, Burdock, juniper, Ceylon cinnamon, bitter melon, turmeric and ginger.. then take the same thing at night right before bed.
@@reemagee4828 I take it right before breakfast. I take it with several other herbs and spices. Black seed oil, Burdock, juniper, Ceylon cinnamon, bitter melon, turmeric and ginger.. then take the same thing at night right before bed.
I'm now on VA Health care in the US. Very sadly, the turnover of primary care doctors at the facility I go to, is really high. I've had 3 different primary care doctors bitch at me about my a1c and try to put me on metformin. I've told all of them that I'd rather try Berberine, and that studies have shown it's supposedly as beneficial as metformin with NO side effects. The only doctor that even bothered to write it down, is the newest doctor I have.
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.
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 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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Last summer I got Dr Childs program for losing weight when its hard for you to…i read it though and based on it I 1) stopped eating foods with seed/vegetable oils 2) started taking berberine - at first berberine nauseated me but I started taking WITH food and within weeks my food preferences changed-BACGROUND: I have been a sugar addict since I was a small child-. I lost my sugar craving! Also I just wanted smaller bites! And I felt more energetic. I lost about 12 lbs and while that doesn’t seem like much I am back to the size I wore in my 20s (60 now)-(I’m under 5 ft) still thankful!!
Wow! Congratulations on those awesome results! Did berberine ever give your reflux? That’s what it did to me so I wasn’t able to take it for more than two days.
@@winxclubstellamusa a few times I got very nauseated after taking on, one time I almost vomited after taking one (I take one with each meal) but it passed - and I don’t have the nausea any more- NOW I take it after a few bites OR if I take the dihydroberberine I take it on an empty stomach about 20 mins before eating
@@winxclubstellamusa 500 mg of berberine HCL w/ each meal (so about 3/day) - or if Im taking dihydroberberine I take 200 mg- about 20 min before each meal-
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.
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.
EXCELLENT straight forward and precise information that can be implemented immediately, answers all the initial and necessary questions! This is the most effective delivery of info about Berberine I’ve seen yet, was looking for a video just like this! Thank you endlessly!
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 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.
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.
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.
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?
Hi good morning ,while I’m reading your comment I feel someone describing my situation, honestly I’m having all those problems including thyroid underactive and high blood pressure, my memory is very poor, my concentration is very low as well , after losing my parents 15 years ago , and lost my only brother last year makes me feel very depressed and unmotivated. I’m mother of two beautiful kids . Luckily my husband is very supportive and caring . But I’m not feeling good enough for him . I’m going weight . But afraid to take any medication for it . But after watching this I’m thinking to try it . Please can you suggest right brand to buy it . Thanks .
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.
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?
Need recommendations for specific Berberine products, since there are many brands that are not equal in strength and purify for price. Thanks in advance.
I watched a video yesterday about best quality Berberine brands. Out of almost 20 brands Swanson was #2. It contains 97%. The #1 brand isn’t sold on Amazon. Many brands don’t contain much. The brand I ordered from Amazon before watching the video only contained 16% Berberine. I canceled that order then ordered Swanson.
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)
@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....
@@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.
@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
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.
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
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.
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.
What is the best way to locate the best berberine. I am not overweight but my A1C is high and I need help t o reduce it and I want to get off my metformin. Which one should I buy? My triglycerides are also high. Any side effects? And do I stop metformin while I take it?
I’m going to start 450mg once a day. I also take Metformin. I am non diabetic and I lost 55 pounds. I did not lift a muscle and I lost it. I did stop craving sweets and sodas. I’m starting the berberine for acne.
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.
@@elizabethk3238 I have “done the research” miss smarty pants. I want to hear what he has to say. Why are people so instantly antagonistic. I hope you have a lovely life.
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.
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. 😊
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. 😊
I started berberine about 3 weeks ago. My morning glucose has dropped from 130 to 97! Thank you so much.
Can you share what brand you’re using and how many milligrams you take a day?
@@NMJFitness I would like to know what brand as well!
@@NMJFitnessThorne is a good brand but I’m still trying to understand dosage
How much dose are you taking
How about what and when did you eat before that test? I already use berberine but that’s a big difference in one day. I think it is a good thing but at least for me I must continue to eat correctly. Good health rocks at least for this 76 year old. 😇
23 lbs loss. A few months. My pants fit. Walking, water, and protein via yogurt 80 or 90 calories and chicken.😊 🚶♀️ 🚶♀️ 🚶♀️
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
What dosage do you take?
@@AmySwan815 right now my bottle says each pill is 400 so I’m taking 1600 a day
@@Dakkibaby20 thank you! ☺️
@@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 TH-cam she’s got tons of videos and her book “fast like a girl “ the education on fasting is invaluable
@@strawberryme08 it's how humans evolved, fast till feast, and meat was on the menu
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!!😊
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
What brand do you use? How much do you take? What time of day do you take it?
Congratulations! That's amazing!😊
Wow. Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 Keep it up! You must feel like a different person.
How about the horrible side effects re acid burn
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 !!
Barberine made me become regular and lose weight fast with low carb and IF.
Thank you dr
What brand are you using?
Berberine has been a complete game changer for me!!! I’ve been fasting going on one year, and started berberine shortly after I started fasting so it’s been a while. I can tell a huge difference in berberine, exercise,and diet/fasting OMAD in my case at least. I don’t have any intention of stopping anytime soon. I actually can eat cookies, cakes, etc after my healthy meal and not gain any weight! I also take Ceylon cinnamon, chromium, and walk/elliptical for about 30 minutes after my meal. Im definitely implementing some “hacks” “Glucose Goddess” is someone I also follow and she gives great advice on how to navigate blood glucose spikes throughout the day. I take ACV before my meals and break my fast with veggies/fiber, protein, fats and then carbs. Eating in that order can lower your blood glucose spike significantly. The time I get breaks during my day consists of studying health and nutrition. It’s just fascinating to me to be able to control what happens within my body. It’s our decision and we decide what happens inside of us!
Have you checked your liver enzymes? Elevated liver enzymes are what happened to me after taking this for six months.
@@Chairmanmeow223 the berberine?
@@Chairmanmeow223Milk thistle seed capsules & niacin flush with activated charcoal will reverse the liver enzymes. Ibuprofen/Tylenol will create them. Hope this helps.👍
Have you noticed that Ceylon cinnamon before bed causes any sleeping problems for you?
Brand?
A recent clinical study has shown Berberine shrinks arterial plaque. The same study using statins as a control group I believe also saw Berberine outperform statins in terms of lowering cholesterol.
I have watched dozens of videos about Berberine and this is BY FAR the best. Thank you!
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
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!!
Hi, what brand/ Mg works for you and where did you get it? Thanks
Are you taking regular berberine or dihydroberberine?
@@beautyforashes8284🎉
What brandcsre you taking? Thanks.
I'm a believer, I've been on Berberine now for a little more than 30 days, I was on the brink of Diabetes, I saw my doctor today and my A1C has gone from 6.4 to 6.1 and my weight is continuing to fall..... Gamechanger
Thanks Doc! This is definitely exciting news! The more we can manage naturally the better we can be in the long run.
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.
Berberine tincture cured me of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a few days. Great stuff.
I use it instead of Metformin and it works great. My a1c is 5.5
Can you please share the brand and dosage of Berberine you take? Thankyou in advance!
I hear metformin has awful side effects.
That drug put me in ICU
@@cleocatra9324 metformin killed my friends father.
May you kindly share the brand you use? Thanks
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.
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.
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 🇦🇺
Thanks for this video, been using 500mg for the last two years - I'm gonna up my dose to 1000mg to see what happens! Off all my diabetes and High Cholesterol RXs - all my numbers look perfect! Doing keto too!
Be careful. Low blood sugar can make ya really cranky. I noticed 300MG twice a day was good for me. When I tried going up to 600MG twice per day I got cranky with low blood sugar. Good stuff just find the right amount.
@@brandaonb4249 thanks for the tip, I'll keep an eye on it. Todays the first day I'm gonna try it.
Please increase water if you increase your dosage. It will offset upset stomach or nausea which may occure especially if you are mineral deficient
@@oldtymer9106 what brand do u use
Does it have side effects is it natural
I stoped metformin 6 months ago. I now take Berberine and feel so much better.
Hi do you take it with or without food
Why make this statement only to ignore questions...🙄
@@theanswerisprayer I take it right before breakfast. I take it with several other herbs and spices. Black seed oil, Burdock, juniper, Ceylon cinnamon, bitter melon, turmeric and ginger.. then take the same thing at night right before bed.
@@reemagee4828 I take it right before breakfast. I take it with several other herbs and spices. Black seed oil, Burdock, juniper, Ceylon cinnamon, bitter melon, turmeric and ginger.. then take the same thing at night right before bed.
I'm now on VA Health care in the US. Very sadly, the turnover of primary care doctors at the facility I go to, is really high. I've had 3 different primary care doctors bitch at me about my a1c and try to put me on metformin. I've told all of them that I'd rather try Berberine, and that studies have shown it's supposedly as beneficial as metformin with NO side effects. The only doctor that even bothered to write it down, is the newest doctor I have.
I avoid Drs because they only treat symptoms with drugs. Drs don’t know much about prevention or nutrition.
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.
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.
Can you please share what you are taking now for sciatic pain. I have it real bad! Thankyou in advance.
@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.
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
@@tbs1434have you been tested for Addison's?
It's nice to listen to someone who is so easy on the eyes!
One of my favorite saints😇
He is gorgeous.
Yep! He not ugly! 😉
True. He's good looking :)
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
I love black seed oil too but I don't love the taste
I use berberine and lost weight, I use black seed oil and my pulmonogist Saud my breathing improved
@@madelyn6404 Wow you have a pulmonogist. I never even heard of that word before and you actually have one. That makes me happy
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.
Quantity per day?
Thank u I was gonna ask wat berberine to tske
@@Embryo7Music I’d assume that would depend on your goals, diet, health, and how much you weigh…
@@usamamian309 I’d assume that would depend on your goals, diet, health, and how much you weigh…
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
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.
Oh good for you 😊
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.
@@graceg3250 is dihydrobeberine like a time-release thing?
Last summer I got Dr Childs program for losing weight when its hard for you to…i read it though and based on it I 1) stopped eating foods with seed/vegetable oils 2) started taking berberine - at first berberine nauseated me but I started taking WITH food and within weeks my food preferences changed-BACGROUND: I have been a sugar addict since I was a small child-. I lost my sugar craving! Also I just wanted smaller bites! And I felt more energetic. I lost about 12 lbs and while that doesn’t seem like much I am back to the size I wore in my 20s (60 now)-(I’m under 5 ft) still thankful!!
So glad to hear it! Great job!
Wow! Congratulations on those awesome results! Did berberine ever give your reflux? That’s what it did to me so I wasn’t able to take it for more than two days.
@@winxclubstellamusa a few times I got very nauseated after taking on, one time I almost vomited after taking one (I take one with each meal) but it passed - and I don’t have the nausea any more- NOW I take it after a few bites OR if I take the dihydroberberine I take it on an empty stomach about 20 mins before eating
@@AnotherBadyoga thank you! How much do you take? 1000mg 2x a day?
@@winxclubstellamusa 500 mg of berberine HCL w/ each meal (so about 3/day) - or if Im taking dihydroberberine I take 200 mg- about 20 min before each meal-
Thank you so much for the proper explanation of the benefits and dosage ☺️❤️
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.
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.
Very interesting, but why nothing is mentioned about side effects etc.??
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.
Thanks for your suggestion about the dose; I needed that,
Thank you for sharing ❤
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
Been taking it for over 45 days. Looking forward to my blood work
Updates?
EXCELLENT straight forward and precise information that can be implemented immediately, answers all the initial and necessary questions! This is the most effective delivery of info about Berberine I’ve seen yet, was looking for a video just like this! Thank you endlessly!
Always loaded dose ie facts. Love it. Appreciate Dr
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.
What was the drug interaction?
@@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.
This is a great video and answers all questions.
Thank you, i will up my dose now🌟
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.
Thank you so much Dr. Charles the information was very helpful. I really appreciate it.
Before buying Berberine watch videos about beat brand quality. Many brands contain very little Berberine. Swanson contains 97%
OK, should have waited to the end because you answered my question.
Pls make a video on its interaction with other meds like blood thinner, heart meds, best labels to buy with lab test reports etc etc
Since Berberine is healthy it would
only benefit along with other things you are taking.
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.
Taking with meal ?
That's exactly what I am - diabetic and hypothyroid. I am on 500mg metformin and want to get off. It's not helping much.
@@argutanewyork3722yes take berberine before a meal.
Thanks so much from Norway🌷🌷🌷
Thanks to this Chinese herb extract.
How about oxalates in berberin?
Good video, got right to the info described in the header. Thanks
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.
thanks for breaking this down!
Short and sweet thank you
I've been taking BERBERINE FOR MANY YEARS.❤
What brand are you taking?
I was buying the Berberine from Naomi Whitley when she had sales.
@@manuelojeda9144 Thank you!
I hope you are taking breaks from it periodically
Has it caused insomnia? .... I hear it does ....
Can I use it if I am taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism
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?
What brand🤔
@@ketokarbs3671 Integrative Therapeutics, my doctor recommended the brand
Hi good morning ,while I’m reading your comment I feel someone describing my situation, honestly I’m having all those problems including thyroid underactive and high blood pressure, my memory is very poor, my concentration is very low as well , after losing my parents 15 years ago , and lost my only brother last year makes me feel very depressed and unmotivated. I’m mother of two beautiful kids . Luckily my husband is very supportive and caring . But I’m not feeling good enough for him . I’m going weight . But afraid to take any medication for it . But after watching this I’m thinking to try it . Please can you suggest right brand to buy it . Thanks .
@Dr.WestinChilds-How would I take the 1000-2000 mg dose in a way that doesn't interfere with my thyroid meds?
Thanks doc.
Been on it for one month and my PCP said I am no longer pre-diabetic.
Great news!
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.
Good grief- you can look up this info if you want it
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?
What is the best brand to get? Thank you.
Swanson is the best. It contains 97%
Need recommendations for specific Berberine products, since there are many brands that are not equal in strength and purify for price. Thanks in advance.
I take the Vitauthority brand Berberine. DIHYDROBERBERINE + Cinnamon matrix.
Puritans pride 500 mg
@@BottomLineBassin2thx
I watched a video yesterday about best quality Berberine brands. Out of almost 20 brands Swanson was #2. It contains 97%. The #1 brand isn’t sold on Amazon. Many brands don’t contain much. The brand I ordered from Amazon before watching the video only contained 16% Berberine. I canceled that order then ordered Swanson.
Thank you so much for this info! I wondered which supplement do you suggest? Does it include Milk Thistle?
Thanks!
Looking for the detailed video which it is exactly 💯👍😊 tysm
I wish I could try it. I'm on a blood thinner called Eliquis. Berberine can increase bleeding risk for those on blood thinners.
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)
Pretty much everything interacts with synthetic thyroid hormone unfortunately. Its just safer to take all supplements much later.
@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....
@@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.
@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
@@stevec7777
So sweet to share. Thank you
Does berberine interfere with levothyroxine or Warfarin??
Ask your pharmacist. The pharmacist is the expert on drug interactions.
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.
Should it be taken with meals, just like metformin?
@@emilybh6255 I always do
Can I take Berbetine plus Nattokinase for heart health?
I was introduced to GOLO release and this contains berberine. It’s been a game changer in controlling my blood sugar.
Do you mean Goldenseal?
Need recommendations for a good brand for weight loss please
Swanson is a good Berberine brand. It contains 97% Berberine.
@ thank you so much for the recommendation
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
It would be lower with 2x the dose but can also need to check tolerance of higher dose.
Can you please share what brand of Berberine are you using? Thankyou in advance!
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.
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.
Some say Alzheimers is actually TYPE 3 DIABETES so BERBERINE would help. 🤷🏾♂️
Thank you
What is the best way to locate the best berberine. I am not overweight but my A1C is high and I need help t o reduce it and I want to get off my metformin. Which one should I buy? My triglycerides are also high. Any side effects? And do I stop metformin while I take it?
Watch Dr Berg videos about Berberine and diabetes. Swanson brand is one of the best. It contains 97% berberine.
Hello Doctor Please how I Can get The Berberine in The Farmacy? I love to know how and Where I Have To look for Thanks 💕 💕
Does it lower estrogen in men who don’t have thyroid’s
@dr.child what are your thoughts on hy
Thank you for all your information! Does berberine affect your kidneys?
I’m going to start 450mg once a day. I also take Metformin. I am non diabetic and I lost 55 pounds. I did not lift a muscle and I lost it. I did stop craving sweets and sodas. I’m starting the berberine for acne.
May I ask if you are not diabetic why take Metformin?
What and when is best time to take this please? With food or not?
With food.
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.
Before a meal
How much would you recommend taking each day? Thank You!
Which brand is better or do u recommend
What are the down sides and or side effects of Berberine?
Do the research. You can't expect to be spoonfeed everything. 😅
@@elizabethk3238 I have “done the research” miss smarty pants. I want to hear what he has to say. Why are people so instantly antagonistic. I hope you have a lovely life.
@@elizabethk3238shame on you
@@HappyLife-wv5ms your passive-aggressive personality is rearing its ugly head. No unusual as it accompanies low intellect.
@@HappyLife-wv5mshey I’m her husband. Please ignore her.
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.
Any info on breastfeeding?
How are we to take it? With meals, post meals or pre meals? @Dr Westin Childs
Can berberine be taken if take levothyroxine or any other meds ?
Thank u 🙏
What about it's effect on liver?
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. 😊
Can you please share what is Sea grapes where you buy it? Thankyou in advance!
@@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.
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. 😊
How much Berberine such be taken, and is there a recommeded certified brand?
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Should berberine be taken on an empty stomach or with meals?
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What are the best brands for berberine?
I'm on an insulin pump and several medications. I also have gastroparisis. I'm wondering how safe berberine might be for someone like me.
Can you speak on its second life? Thx
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.
Will berberine have any effect on testosterone? What plants are highest in berberine?
How will this affect my RA? 😢 i need all the help I can get. Thank you 😊
Is it safe to take if you have Hashimoto?