Anyone use Berberine supplement?

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cp418
cp418 Member Posts: 7,079

I was reading about plant sterols to lower cholesterol and came across a different supplement called Berberine. It is used for elevated glucose and cholesterol as well as other indications. In addition, it appears to induce apoptosis in breast cancer.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S...

http://blog.naturalhealthyconcepts.com/2014/05/29/...

https://examine.com/supplements/berberine/

NEVER MIND - just discovered very negative side effect where this supplement really destroys normal gut flora. This is critical to have a healthy immune system.

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  • Husband11
    Husband11 Member Posts: 2,264
    edited April 2016

    Discussed this recently with a Naturopath who specializes in Cancer treatment and he wasn't terribly excited about it. He didn't think it deserved high priority as a supplement for breast cancer patients.

  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited April 2016

    I actually do take berberine as a natural substitute for the drug metformin. I believe it helps control blood sugars which can be beneficial in reducing bc recurrence. This is just my opinion but I have done extensive research. Ive also lost 25 pounds with the combination of eliminating white sugar and this supplement. Good luck to all....

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