Replacing Metformin with Berberine and measuring Insulin …
网页2017年4月26日 — Make sure you have the “standardized extract”, of Berberine HCl. There is potential for interaction between berberine, Metformin and possibly other diabetes drugs. Berberine has a half-life of 4 hours. 500 mg every 4-6 hours is better than a once-daily dose. Quercetin increases berberine’s absorption.
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网页Member. Jan 14, 2015. #8. Only Natural (1000mg) berberine had no effect on my BG. I ordered Glycox 500 (500mg) based on Amazon reviews that specified decreases in BG. I had been taking 1000mg Metformin, twice daily, plus Glimepride. My gut stopped tolerating Met, and Glimepride is hard on your pancreas.
Berberine herbal supplement.. a dream come true!
网页2015年9月11日 — I came across Clinical Trials that had compared the effectiveness of Berberine (Chinese Medicine) to Metformin. The trials indicated, consistently, and versus placebo, that Berberine works just as well, if not better, than Metformin. In Late June I ordered a bottle of "Dr. Whitaker's" Berberine supplement which contains a …
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网页2016年8月27日 — After three months, it lowered LDL cholesterol 21 percent. Also, total cholesterol lowered by 18 percent and triglycerides 35.9 percent. Obesity: Several functions of berberine suggest it may help prevent obesity. The compound reduces fat storage and boosts the action of hormones that influence weight control.
How long does berberine or metformin stay in your system?
网页2022年2月10日 — Both berberine and metformin typically stay in the system for around 6 to 12 hours. However, their effects on reducing gluconeogenesis may persist for longer due to their mechanisms of action. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice regarding dosage adjustments and withdrawal effects.
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网页2019年4月11日 — Ontario, Canada. About Yourself. Type 2, Keto. Apr 11, 2019. #2. I think berberine is supposed to be used instead of not as well as metformin as it is supposed to do the same thing. When I needed diabetes meds, I considered it, but cost kept me away. My metformin was only 1.99 for a 3 month supply.
Some formulations of Berberine can help a lot with insulin resistance
网页2019年6月12日 — diabetic since 1997, on insulin 2000. Jun 12, 2019. #5. Lynnw said: I still take the Vitacost Berberine and it is still working for me. I dropped down to 500mg 2x/day. It saves me money and I don't see much difference in effectiveness between 500mg 2x/day and 1000mg 2x/day. I take it with a small amount of glipizide (2.5mg 2x/day), and if I ...
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网页2015年9月23日 — While metformin appears to significantly decrease total and free testosterone, berberine’s effects may be the opposite. One animal study reported that berberine increased testosterone output from testicular cells in oxygen-deprived circumstances. While doing this, berberine administration may …
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网页2023年8月18日 — I take metformin, farxida and ozempic. Been on ozempic going on 3 months now and it has been amazing for me. I can now eat a moderate amount of carbs and my sugar doesn't go past 160-170. My dawn phenomenon which used to run 160-180 went down to 140-150 but it will usually rise 20 points an...
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网页2015年9月23日 — Berberine and Metformin both work over the long term, not acutely, so I don't think you really see tolerance to either, and there are people who have taken Metformin for many years and I don't recall people saying its effects lessen over time. If this were the case then the interval would be a fairly short one to failure.
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