Hi HCK. I have used Metformin since 2007. In April this year i started Keto/Carnivore. As of last week my Doctor has told me i no longer need medication. Thanks to you and others that got me to this position

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Mark!! 👏

@jkq9717

2 жыл бұрын

I am on my way there too!!!

@EdenAnarchy

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what my goal is right now. I’ve been on it the same amount of time & I’m only a few days into keto/carnivore.

@brianwnc8168

Жыл бұрын

You failed to mention that simply a high fiber diet, especially diets at or above 37 G of fiber daily, tend to eliminate blood glucose control issues in most people if they also minimize eating any kind of processed carbs or sugar in their diet. Simply eliminating snacking on carbs in between meals and only eating carbs with a heavy protein and fiber, preferably carb meals before physical activity is planned, often eliminates diabetic issues for most pre-diabetics and people in the early stages of type 2 diabetes.

@Vgallo

10 ай бұрын

It made my condition worse/

*My daughter drinks lots of water and urinates with the same rate, there are no other symptoms to show if those have anything to do with diabetes. This is a good information that I have gone through **Diabets.Care** She is 2 years 9 months, hale and healthy, have not done any blood test. But I am not certain if one can get diabetes at such a tender age. Please I will like to know more on that*

@AlbertoMontesSoto

2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend a visit to a clinic of any kind and ask for A1c as a minimum... nobody would know online without any of that information...

@autumnrichelle1097

2 жыл бұрын

T1d can happen at any age… I got it when I was 5, and definitely had symptoms that no one seemed to notice/care about

@SamanthaSweetAnne

Жыл бұрын

Children have smaller bladders. Also anxiety can cause her to go more frequently.

My oldest son is in his early 20's and he has type 1 diabetes. But thank God for this piece of article kzread.infoUgkxVYhghKWmrUgXARZ_ydZTvmmcrw5L0I5i At first he thought he had the flu and was lying down on the bed for three days until his sister took him to the hospital. They took his blood and it was 600. What I do not understand is how he could have gotten it, since no one in the family has it. But he is winning the battle now. This is good stuff.

I've been doing keto and fasting for about 5 months. And my symptoms of pcos have improved so much and I've lost over 60 pounds. Be safe God bless 🙂

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Teresa! 😮

@gargijadhav202

2 жыл бұрын

Omg that's awesome! I too have Pcos tried one meal a day but with carbs. I suppose keto is the only option.

@user-mj7ok3vu2j

2 жыл бұрын

@@gargijadhav202 like low carbs or any carbs? Since vegetables are also carbs… ofc not a licensed medical professional or anything, but I’ve seen videos where people talked about how they were not getting their resting metabolic (basal metabolic) needs met and they struggled to lose weight (which is supposed to help with pcos) because their body thought they were starving and ended up storing everything as fat. So maybe try what you’ve been doing with at least 2 meals a day? Hope you’ve been managing well! Good luck and take care!! 😁

Intermittent fasting, low carb and low to no sugar is a very good way to fix almost everything wrong with our bodies

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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@lilolmecj

2 жыл бұрын

But of course it requires the most effort and discipline. 😸 the interesting thing about IR is a person can have it even when they are thin. If this had been widely known 60 years ago I could have grown up eating properly and avoided a lot of low blood sugar events in my childhood.

@phyllisthompson4207

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! Anything that has no nutrient is bad for our bodies , and sugar is one of the worst..

@abundantlyclear

2 жыл бұрын

What if you have other conditions, where you cannot fast, or use Keto? What do you do if if you have diabetes?

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Keto and fasting are amazing for type 2 diabetes. You just have to work with your doctor to adjust your medication because your need for it will reduce rapidly.

love that you are highlighting different approaches to insulin resistance!

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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When my doctor told me that I was a diabetic, it was my 'come to Jesus' moment. Having diabetes on both sides of my family, I knew the problems that it created & the medications. I turned to KETO. Best decision of my life! My A1C & cholesterol is now normal. Auto-immune flare ups and body pain are not happening as often. It was worth making my dietary changes vs. taking more medications.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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Inositol at 1g doses, for me it started to affect slightly my mood at 2g doses, my mood improved exponentially to the point of taking the 2g dose in a few days I was able to crawl out of a 18ish month long depression 4g feeling better, starting to feel the glucose drops if I take it without food at larger doses 8g+ it starts to act like an anti-anxiety medication at the dose I'm taking right now, 12g, for me the best is taken with food. My mood has completely stabilized... I'm still me, I'm still sober, but stuff barely affects me, does not throws me into bad moods, I feel friendlier and able to socialize a bit more. I have a pretty bad Adult ADHD with some Autism-like symptoms... it HELPS A LOT specially in the higher doses, but it doesn't change you if you hope to wake up "adhd free".

@void________

2 жыл бұрын

You take 12 g per day = 12000 mg?

@madlenj.4644

Жыл бұрын

hey Alberto! Happx to hear that you have found somthing which helps you. Don´t forget to cycle on and off, because it probaply builds resistance like most supps do. Very intresting whicht the dosage had an effect on your mood. I would need to test how much i need. Do you know how it works so that it decreaes depression? You found it better than berberine?

@ruedecrisse

7 ай бұрын

Inositol also helped me with my mood although I'm taking it for PCOS.

@moniryousefian8782

6 ай бұрын

Could you please share which brand of inositol are you taking ? Greatly appreciated 🙏

I really needed this information as I am currently making lifestyle changes. I haven't taken any of these prescriptions yet because of a already existing sensitive stomach. You are really reaching people and your presentation is the best. I've learned more about my options from you then my medical resources. Thanks Kait keep them coming!

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful! 🤗 And thank you SO much for your kind words.

I switched from Metformin to Berberine to eliminate digestive problems. It works just as well.

Another great video by our beautiful Health Coach Kait. Thank you for all of your informative, easy to watch videos!

I was on 2000mg of Metformin. Got off the metfotrmin with healthy keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle. I feel healthy and younger, plus many many other health benefits.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Andrew! 👏

@F_T2D_Drew

2 жыл бұрын

@@HealthCoachKait Thank you.

@moreofawave

2 жыл бұрын

Lowering your carbs is key (which is why your keto diet worked!) I read a book on it a while back by a doctor who stated as much. I wish more people knew this!

@rickabed8283

2 жыл бұрын

@@moreofawave which book was it ?

@oliwiam7255

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me ! Wish you all the best

Great information ! Thank you very much. Been doing Keto and intermittent fasting motivated by you and it really works 🙏🏻

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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Berberine is NOT naturally found in turmeric. Berberine is a compound that is typically extracted from the roots and stems of various plants, such as the Berberis species (barberry), Chinese goldthread, and Oregon grape. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement due to its potential health benefits.

@mumsdeal5169

2 ай бұрын

I dont know from where she got this information.😂😂

Thank you for the information, just what I was looking for.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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Hi Kait!! This is my 6th year as a carnivore & lost: 102 lbs...diabetes...hbp...A.Fib. carnivore diet is the best diet in the world!!🥩🥚👍😊

A major caveat for Berberine: It inhibits the action of several enzymes that metabolize prescription medications. I take medication to control my epilepsy, and taking Berberine could cause me to overdose from those medications as a result of increasing blood plasma levels. If you take prescription medications regularly, talk to your doctor before starting to take it - you may need to alter your dose or look for other options.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing this out!

@reasonableastartes5975

2 жыл бұрын

On rereading my comment, I realize I could have been clearer: It inhibits the metabolizing enzymes of *some* prescription medications, not all. So if you take prescription medications, do check with your doctor, but don't just rule it out as a possibility!

Thanks Kait for your excellent content and pleasant manner. I really struggled with Metformin, every dose meant a guaranteed six hours of headache and nausea. I'm now using berberine, along with a moderate diet and a strict exercise regimen,and my numbers are in a normal range.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

👏👏

@seaspray9144

2 жыл бұрын

That's great! How much do you take, how often per day and when please?

@amelapapan6625

10 ай бұрын

Metformin gave me severe diarrhoea and I almost collapsed. Berberine is much better.

@Sali0731

4 ай бұрын

Uuu I want to switch as well, i have been taking metformin for a month and I can barely eat because of the nausea:S

@CocoChanelle-1

Ай бұрын

@@Sali0731they say start off with 500 mg. Best to take with food. Facts: it’s tolerated better in lower amounts like 250 mg with your large meal. Healthy green spinach and mixed green salad helps with the constipation side effect. If you don’t have sugar or a high white starchy food, you don’t need to take it. I’m a newbie so still trying things out. My go to that has helped is ceylon cinnamon (500 mg) and ALA (200 mg). Get one that’s as close to natural as possible from the health food store. I didn’t like the HCL one.

Very helpful Kait! 👌 thanks 🤗

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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I was once diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I started drinking okra water regularly, cut sugar. At my following check up, I was no longer pre-diabetic. Okra s and okra water seems to help

@celeste6445

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Very well done! 👏👏How do you make okra water though?

@angelacross2216

Жыл бұрын

I was told to eat okra by a Ugandan friend.

@Sunflower-zc9fr

Жыл бұрын

@@celeste6445 hi, to make okra water is easy. Just chop up about 2-3 okras. Place them in a large glass . Fill the glass with water and refrigerate overnight. Next morning the water will be very slimy. Strain the water in a glass, and this is what you drink. It helps with insulin I think but do some research. Don't throw away the chopped okras yet. Refill the glass with fresh water and repeat the process until there's no more slim. Be careful not to chop too many okras at a time. Hope this helps. 😊

@AntoinetteCreary

Жыл бұрын

FOR how long were you drinking before you saw improvement? Any other health improvements? thanks for sharing

@Sunflower-zc9fr

Жыл бұрын

@@AntoinetteCreary you have to drink it for at 3 months and continue doing it. Things take time to work especially natural foods. Maybe you can also check out the ketogenic diet. Its helps with insulin resistance, diabetes etc. Hope this helped.

Thank you so much for clarifying the differences and side effects. This indeed has helped me in knowing what route to take in controlling my type 2 diabetes.

Hi , Kait Keep up The Great Work. 👊🏼💪🏼👏🏼👍🏼. Thanks Coach for the ❤️To all of Us 🤗😉

Thanks for the excellent content Coach Kait!

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Eric! 🤗

Great information Kait 😊

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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Great info! Thank you!

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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Outstanding video and topic!!

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen!

Excellent video. It's the first one of yours I've seen. I subscribed. Thanks 😊

@HealthCoachKait

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Michael 😁

Love your channel thank you for this video! 🤌🏼😀

I have been taking Metformin for about two years. My latest blood work showed low hemoglobin levels and I have also started noticing more occurances of my arms and hands falling asleep in bed. I am also a competitive powerlifter and work out pretty consistently. Because of the countering effects of Metformin and exercise, and because of the apparent lowering of my B12 levels, I have decided to try Berberine. I also take Myo Inositol and Cinnamon. I am going to try this and see if I can lower my hA1C from 6.7 a couple of months ago to bellow 6 by June.

@tonehernandez8598

7 ай бұрын

Any update ?

I just started watching your videos. I love how you use EBP. Thanks for the info.

I took Inositol 14mg for 2 weeks. Miserable taking 14 capsules a day, but did it. Blood sugar had zero decrease. Will now try the Berberine now for a month.

I take berbrine and I've been so energetic ever since

Thank you for this video, I`m type 2, so I take Metformin, and Berberine, didn`t know that I need to boost my vit, B-12.. Your awesome, I enjoy all your video`s. thanks Again.

Have been using Berberine for over 6 months. Of course, the manufacturer wouldn't put "do not use over 6 months" on their label. Any more insight on the reason for this recommendation?

Thnx kait for such a nice video

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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I just got put on Metformin about 3 weeks ago and I have just started changing my diet thanks to your videos. I havent had any blood tests done again but I hope to see some changes, but the side effects were brutal for me the first week now I am doing much better

@AlbertoMontesSoto

2 жыл бұрын

the changes at first at quite harsh of metformin, but it's the body starting to dump water out since the edema on the body (holding water between tissues due to glucose binding with water into glycogens) and being dumped into the large intestine for expedite extraction of the body.

@jameshunt7884

Жыл бұрын

I was taking high carb foods like uncle Toby's oats and 2 toast and milio and honey in the morning. I was getting sore eyes and getting tired bye afternoon. I could not work it out intill I went for blood medical and the glucose levels were at 22.got blood test done came back at 86.soon as I stop those foods I said at the start my eye sight came back join the gym trying 5 times a week lost about 10 to 15 kgs.not going for a piss as often. Taking magnesium vitamins c apple cider vinegar choime .Went to nurse on Thursday she did glucose test came back at pre diabetes. From then I been hitting 4s to 6 on glucose levels. I get h1bca test next month

@jameshunt7884

Жыл бұрын

For got to say taking 2 pills metformin

@ThePrettyeyes341

Жыл бұрын

4 months ago for me and they were brutal for me too. Took a little time for improvement.

@mikewhite9818

8 ай бұрын

Stay far away from Metformin. Berberine is just as effective with zero side effects. Plus has additional benefits.

Very helpful- 5 years Carnivore with a thin body with skin tags and moles erupting-must be this issue. Most helpful, thanks Kate!

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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Metformin 1500 mg daily it made me feel so tired & would have hot flashes. I stopped taking it. Went on low carbs, exercised daily & IF--A1C went from 7.2 to 5.9. Next step i have to progress to full on keto.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you're getting great results on low carb so might not even be necessary to lower carbs further if you're still seeing progress 🤗

I dont have diabetes and or insulin resistance because I do keto and low carb. For optimal health, do you recommend getting inositol? If yes, which form and dosage? Thanks

I have heard recently that Dihydroberberine is more effective and has less side effects than Berberine. Have you done any research on Dihydroberberine, and if so what is your take on that? Secondly, why is Berberine suggested to be taken for only 6 months? If your A1C changes for the worse, can you start back on Berberine or Dihydroberberine? Thanking you from Ohio.

How about Benfothiamine? I read that it helps lower blood glucose/ insulin resistance

I stopped taking my metformin shortly after it was prescribed. The digestive issues was a NO for me. So, I'm just trying to get these levels down naturally through diet and exercise.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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@jimb.628

2 жыл бұрын

I'm type 2. Off ALL meds. Lost 45 pounds, more energy than I can remember ever having, last a1c 4.9. All this in under 4 months. Don't rely on drugs. CLEAN KETO is the answer.

@ericag.7337

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimb.628 I'm gonna try keto at some point. Congratulations to you though!

@moreofawave

2 жыл бұрын

Just remember that low carb is the key. There is a book but I can't remember the name!

@jimb.628

2 жыл бұрын

@Tony Lee the ketogenic diet. On KZread, find Sten Ekberg, Eric Berg.

Good topic!

Type 1 diabetic since 1970. Berberine and metformin in my case seem to matter much less than diet. They seem not to hurt. Haven’t had side-effects that I’ve noticed. I do take B12 supplements. Carnivore diet seems to help more, much more. I’m trying 3 days a week on PSMF, on my doctor’s suggestion, and that’s definitely forced me to lower my doses of insulin not just on those days. I really dislike eating essentially nothing but protein three days a week, I admit.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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I am taking 2 grams of IP6 + inositol to lower ferritin. My A1c is 6.0. I have read that ferritin and insulin resistance are related.

Well done kait god bless you i have used metformin 500gm twice and feeling good 👍

I have been taking Berberine and I wondered why it is not recommended to take it longer then 6 months at a time?

Can you please cover enzymes sources either supplements or natural? Thank you!

Thank you I appreciate you!!!!

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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A Good source of Inositol that’s pure / fillers free? 🙏🏻 I’ve been taking Berberine for more than 6 mnt. (decreasing the dosage at times), I think it works well for me, but I feel like my body is getting used to it…

Hi kait thanks for your reply and I’m learning so much from you can you do a video explaining how to work out net carbs and how much are in each fruit and veg we can eat on a keto deit please

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend tracking total carbs over net carbs 🤗

For me, it's chromium piccolinate, and inositol. Also, zinc, and vitamin d3.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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I am taking berberine and my blood levels are all in the normal range. I am 10 months now on a keto diet. Why should someone stop taking Berberine after 6 months? Curious.?? Does the body de sensitize to it so you have take a break so that it keeps working. Or do you need to lower your blood pressure and sugar another way?

Hi Kait, Is this the correct inositol you suggested in the video I have seen different ones online "IP6, Inositol Hexaphosphate, 500mg, 120 VCaps, IP 6, 100% Vegetarian"

Can you stack berberine and inositol together?

Hi Kait, love your videos. Learning a lot from you! I have a history of sibo and dysbiosis. I cannot find reliable information online. I have been doing carnivore for 20 days now. Not enough time to see improvement. Did you see anyone improving their dysbiosis on carnivore? Your reply is highly appreciated!!!!!

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 🙏 revero.com/?s=Sibo

Great information Kait... Thank you. I watched your reverse insulin resistance video and have started following the low carb and exercise parts. Where do I begin about my health? I have a few underlying conditions, mainly due to leaky gut (celiac's disease), that makes it such that I can probably only have meat, fish, coconut oil, salt, a few spices, few veg and water. I have candidiasis, hashimotos thyroiditis, just been diagnosed with insulin resistance but already knew I have it, I've been advised tests for cortisol levels because my new doctor feels I may be having spikes in blood pressure due to an adrenal adenoma (adrenal gland swelling) which is spiking my cortisol levels. So I need to manage stress levels by prioritising sleep and cutting out stressful volunteering work etc. My doctor mentioned he may put me on metaformin for IR. I'm looking at going for the natural methods as given by you and others. Weight has always been my issue thanks to gluten etc. At my earlier highest around 2010 I was 202 pounds, with diet modification (cutting out gluten completely and dairy quite a bit) I had come down to about 176 pounds. In between due to personal loss etc I gained and in early 2019 I was around 189. By early 2020 I had come down to 171-175 thanks to a version of Keto-AIP. Post then perhaps due to stress and/ or generally not cutting carbs enough I had gained to a new high of 206-207 in 2021. Now in recent days I've lost few pounds. I know I feel amazing on Keto but I have to do it more Autoimmune Protocol Diet style or more Carnivore without eggs and dairy, to truly fix my health. It's hard because those around me eat everything and I love dairy. As of now I'm just trying to focus on prioritising my sleep, cutting carbs, getting some exercise (mainly strength training) and doing intermittent fasting. It's too hard to think of going on a super austere elimination diet. However since I cut certain inflammatory foods like peanuts, corn, brinjals, other grains and sugars etc in 2019, I did find my gut health improving and hashimotos being in control with medication. I love food and grew up on a lot of junk food so even being off grains and sugars etc is a lot but tough. I've cut out alcohol a couple of months ago. Sorry for this long run-down of my medical history... I'm getting down to it now and trying to be as conscious as possible without stressing myself out. Will update you as I go ahead. Thank you for doing the work you do 🤗🤗❤️❤️ Love from India.

I'm a type 2 diabetic who has been using Metformin and doing ok with it, I want to try out berberrine and also discovered hydriberberine which is suppose to be a super berberine that gets into the body much faster and produces great results so I'm told . You mentioned that you shouldn't be on berberine for more than 6 months? This is the first time I've heard this... can you explain further why that is?

I’ll say it..berberine is so much better than metformin 👌 And with berberine you don’t have to worry about black box warnings!

@rickytanner3

Жыл бұрын

Which brand do you use?

Idk what to do. Doctors can't figure out what's going on with me. I have celiac, I'm allergic to dairy and now I possibly have insulin resistance and reactive hypoglycemia. I've stopped eating everything and I'm strictly carnivore diet chicken and fish only. Cooked in salt. My symptoms have improved however, I'm still waking up feeling this dizziness behind my eyes and head. Blood glucose normal after eating, and fasting upon waking up.

HELP! I'm homozygous for both C677T and 1298C MTHFR genes. I have PCOS and have had it for > 20 years. I have endometriosis. I'm insulin resistant. I also have a history of pernicious anemia. My histamine levels are at 78.8 on antihistamines. I'm doing a ketogenic diet and weight still isn't coming off. PLEASE! I've been to many physicians and I lose very little weight no matter what I do. I never had these issues until just before I turned 40.

Re: Metformin and Vit B12 deficiency, Metformin affects the absorption of B12 so taking oral B12 supplement or more B12 in food doesn’t work because Metformin affects the absorption in GI system. Supplementing B12 by injection is the treatment for Metformin related B12 deficiency.

@eldapucci3306

2 ай бұрын

Will destroy your kidneys

I’m insulin resistant and have inositol but was not consistent with it . Gonna start it back up today . My biggest issue now is the Dawn phenomenon. Other times of the day my BG is fine, my fasting insulin is normal and coming down hopefully eventually to optimal and my AIC is normal as well.

Hi Kait! Could you do a video on drugs like ozempic? Thanks!

What's a for sure real brand of avacado oil? Anyone?

I wondered if you’ve researched alpha lipoic acid for glucose control. I switched to ALA from Metformin and haven’t looked back.

@UwUPLAYZ.

2 жыл бұрын

Did ala work for you? It didn’t lower BG for me but metformin does

@aknaturelvr

2 жыл бұрын

@@UwUPLAYZ. Yes. I stopped taking metformin 5 months ago and my blood sugars are the best they’ve been in 15 years. First I eliminated all sugar and processed foods from my diet for one month. Completely reset my levels. Since then I control what I eat, take my insulin and ALA, D3, B12 and magnesium.

I use banaba leaf. Love it

Kait, I have struggled on and off since 2008. Diet an walking worked well. Mediterranean type. 75 lb wait loss. Since then I managed walking almost 6 to 8 mi daily.....sugars started exploding! I did try metformin briefly...Didnt help. Started watching you and others boasting keto. It too worked for a bit..... Now I'm just driving myself crazy.. up/down & fasting ??? At a loss.

@loneranger7573

9 ай бұрын

This happened to me as well around menopause. When your hormones decline you become more insulin resistant, man or woman. Consider hormone replacement if other issues are ruled out (infections, high cortisol, dehydration, low vitamin D and low magnesium.)

Although I have heard of those the supplement I use for this is Hintonia latiflora also known as Sucontral D in the US and I have had really good results.

Can you mix them in low doses?

I bought the Inositol/Choline tablets for fatty liver and to aid the nervous system. The recommended dose is 1 tablet per day, yet they are only 250mg each. Do you think it's because of the Choline? I would think 4 per day would be fine, or even 6-8 per day. After this bottle is done, I'm moving to the powder form and taking 1-2 grams per day.

Does inositol has interaction with calsium blocker like amlodipine(highblood medicine)

Can Ozempic help insulin resistance...thankyou

Hey Kait!! Exactly how much lower will glucose go down on average? Like, if I eat a bowl of yogurt and it spikes X ng/dl amount, what will 500 mg of Berberine do after the same amount of yogurt? X-20 points? or just X-2 ?

@KJB0001

2 жыл бұрын

found an answer ish kzread.info/dash/bejne/pIeHtbGbfJPcebA.html

I have been on metformin for 4 years. Recently I read about berberine and started using it. The last couple of weeks my blood sugar has been really low. Is because I am using both metformin and berberine?

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

It could be!

Can You Take It On A Empty Stomach? Makes Your Fasting Glucose Reading Even More Low & Burn Fat?

Can you recommend a good berberine brand?

Metformin also causes a vitamin B12 deficiency, which appears to be the actual cause of peripheral neuropathy

Hi Kait, do you have any sources for the 6 month max recommended intake for Berberine supplements? I am looking into Berberine and have not seen anyone mentioning it, so it caught my attention and would like to look into this further. Thank you!

I have been taking Hydro Berberine and Metformin planing quiting metformin in the next 6 months or so. I am doing my A1C in the next 30 days 1st since December.

so how does buckthorn oil compare?

I've been taking Choline Inositol for around 3 months.. 3 tablets with my Omad Keto meal (1 tablet is 250mg - from UK). Been fine with it, losing weight, feeling healthier as well. So, so far, no problem.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

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@massmom8919

2 жыл бұрын

What is Choline Inositol?

@AlbertoMontesSoto

2 жыл бұрын

@@massmom8919 a derivative of the main Myo-inositol carbocyclic group (makes a ring in fancy science lingo) it's just a variation of the activation of the molecule in the body, I would take Mio-inositol and let the body produce what it needs.

@massmom8919

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertoMontesSoto What is Myo-inositol & what does it help with, is it natural?

@AlbertoMontesSoto

2 жыл бұрын

​@@massmom8919 Myo inositol is a sugar alcohol produced by most people normally in their kidneys from normal glucose... some people apparently we don't create it (so far in my case, my mother's side of the family) inositol benefits will sound like a miracle cure or keto on a pill... it helps with moods (anger in my case) anti depression reduces Insulin resistance Increases Serotonin production in the gut Anti-anxiety gut health for woman it helps them regulate hormones and PCOS (which is IR in the ovaries/genitals)

I lasted 3 days on metformin. That was disgusting even at the introductory dosage of 500mg. Perhaps if I worked from home or didn't need to leave the house. But nope, not for me. Thanks for the video, it was informative.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@GirlAmos

2 жыл бұрын

Yea metformin was a no for me too.... 500 mg extended dosage and by day four it was bad bad. Never again

@Alfra1324

Жыл бұрын

Take Berberine!! It brought my sugar levels down! It works!!! 😊

I bought 600 mg berberine but wasn’t sure how much to take or when to take it. I see a it recommended to take before meals three times a day. I’ll try that. I did go on a carnivore diet for a week but couldn’t keep it up due not being able to stay in front of the stove for long due to back pain. I tell you what though, I lost 8 pounds in that week and I can’t afford to loose any more. I’ve already lost too much to muscle atrophy. Got to get another back surgery and I need my diabetes under control. I got metformin and glipizide just in case.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

I have a video specifically on berberine coming soon! Before meals is best, you are correct.

Hi! I am on gliclazide 30mg one a day. I would love to stop them.

how much inositol should we take for pcoz

HI KAIT, CAN YOU TAKE INOSITOL WHILE TAKING METFORMEN/ TRAJENDAMET?

@Sali0731

4 ай бұрын

Yes! I was prescribed metformint and inositol at the samw time by my doctor

Dear can I take nuts and Avacado before dinner thus this will help me to maintain fasting sugar ?

Hi Kait! Does Berberine or Inositol affect blood sugar or they affect insulin levels? I have low to normal blood sugar, no high insulin, so if they lower the blood sugar I would not consider them. But if they may help only on insulin levels it would be great!

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

They can effect blood sugar because more is being taken from the bloodstream and into your cells.

@CrystalM1917

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. My blood sugar is normal and normal hga1c but I have pcos so I know it's probably an insulin issue. It's the state we are at prior to becoming pre-diabetic. Our liver is secreting higher levels of insulin to keep our blood sugar levels normal so we're not having issues with high blood sugars...YET. but the excess insulin will cause our cells to become more and more resistant and the insulin is wreaking havoc on our ovaries by increasing testosterone production. In pcos even normal levels of testosterone can be problematic bc we seem to be especially sensitive to it and it's effects on egg health specifically.

I've been taking 2g of inositol twice a day for insulin resistance due to PCOS for 2 months now. Not sure if it's helping with insulin because my blood sugar was still within normal levels (need to get a blood test done) but my skin has cleared up a lot so it must be doing something. It has also helped with sugar cravings and I haven't had any side effects.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing Ana!

@AlbertoMontesSoto

2 жыл бұрын

@@Freshie13 my mother was having a lot of skin issues and inositol at 4g (2g in the morning - 2g in the evening) levels she has improved a lot in the skin dryness and spots department.

@lindagraviett5879

5 ай бұрын

😊

If all you could afford as a body builder was one supplement between protein (you are not getting enough from your diet) and creatine which would it be?

I've been in ketosis (average of 0,5-2,0) for almost six weeks. Can you tell me why i am not loosing weight that fast ? I loose around 0,5 and 1 pound a week and some days i even gain weight ! I'm 52 and i''m premenopausal. I am really motivated this time and keep my carbs under 20g a day. I test my urine every night and i am always in ketosis. Help !

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Weight can fluctuate day to day for so many reasons instagram.com/p/CUlEO_bBzoE/ I recommend not weighing yourself everyday 🙏 Losing 1lb a week is still progress! Check out my video on weight loss plateaus on keto kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWl2tqyilLrdaNI.html

@Tes7000

2 жыл бұрын

Nancy Roy: You are possibly eating too many calories. You could be testing positive for ketones while your body is burning dietary fat, rather than stored fat, most of the time.

I've been taking Metformin for about five months with zero side effects. I eased into it very slowly, 250 mg twice a day with meals and kept that regimen for two weeks. Now I'm taking 500 mg twice a day and don't know yet if it will be increased as I've lost 40 pounds.

@chlatepdng

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, how!!! We’re you diabetic? Did you change anything else?

@michaelblodgett4704

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I will begin Metformin therapy soon. I tolerate most medications well. I'll start slowly.

@happygolucky9595

Жыл бұрын

Were you pre diabetic ?

Do you have a brand of inositol you recommend?

@nessawithsmiles

2 жыл бұрын

IP6 Inositol

Can anyone help me.. my waist length is 40 inches and my weight is 104 kg. I have developed insulin resistance. I feel dizzy if i don't eat food.

I have a rare severe autoimmune disease and I'm on 80mg Prednisone a day , therefore I'm on high dose metformin I follow a high fat , low carb ( less than 20g daily) diet anything I can do to lose weight ? The Prednisone works against me

Can I use all of them

Metformin works best for me slowly I'm trying to reduce it with keto etc. I tried just Bereberine for a few mths without metformin and my weight piled on again..I then tried Inositol but unfortunately the smallest amount makes me nauseous...I'm back on metformin only now all side effects have gone hopefully one day very soon I won't need it anymore..I had to quit coffee as well- as it was adding to increased adrenalin issue's which spiked up my glucose levels. It's been a long road to getting things right. Also my latest discovery Apple Cider Vinegar before meals I've noticed significant weight loss on my belly area since doing this been about three mths now.

How do you feel about chromium picolate?

@christinekoenig5669

Жыл бұрын

I take Chromax ( Swansons brand) 1k mg.a day.

Metformin was dreadful for me, about a week after taking it my bowel began to shut down and I ended up in hospital. Now I try to manage with a keto diet.

@HealthCoachKait

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I am so sorry to hear that 😥