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Berberine is not the same molecule as metformin at all. One is a polycyclic antibiotic and the other is a polyimide glucose Suppressor. Whoever told you they
by dnautics 8y ago
Berberine is not the same molecule as metformin at all. One is a polycyclic antibiotic and the other is a polyimide glucose Suppressor. Whoever told you they are "equivalent" is crazy.
- LinuxBender 8y agoIn fact, Berberine is a glucose suppressor as well. The link I provided links to several studies on the effects on glucose. In fact, I had to reduce the recommended dosage as I was going hypoglycemic (I already cut out all sugar).
- dnautics 8y agoI'm aware... I take an extract containing berberine as well, but they aren't exact substitutes at all, and to claim so is dangerous. Other people might have interactions.
- LinuxBender 8y agoCertainly, people should review anything they plan on taking with their doctor. Berberine is well tested (about 3000 years of medical use). It wasn't until the last decade or so they found it had the same use as Metformin. Apparently metabolic syndrome is less of an issue in China? They mostly used it for gut infections and as a clothing dye. The most common interaction id diarrhea and cramping from diarrhea. (same as Metformin) It can also cause sweating and low blood sugar.