﻿You might have heard of a family of supplements called berberine!
In fact… if you’re watching this video… it is probably because someone told you that…
Berberine and other similar supplements… Can do wonders for your:
* Blood glucose balance * Stagnant weight
* Metabolic function * And overall diabetes!
Berberine and Dihydroberberine are bioactive compounds…
That have been extracted from several plants… including a group of shrubs called Berberis.
These supplements have been popularized through: * Ayurvedic practices
* And Chinese medicine… Because of their many health balancing properties.
Nowadays… many scientists have been conducting studies on these supplements…
And have seen impressive benefits… especially for diabetes.
But you might be wondering… Isn’t Berberine and Dihydroberberine
the same and offer similar benefits? Well… don’t go anywhere and keep watching.
In this video… we’ll break down the research behind both supplements…
And share which one is the best for diabetics. Get ready for a showdown…. This is Berberine
VS Dihydroberberine! But before we get started…
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And now.. Let’s take a look at our first supplement…
Berberine
Berberine is perhaps the most well-known supplement option out of the two.
It is more readily available as well… and has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
It comes in many forms, including in a yellow powder form.
This supplement belongs to a class of compounds called alkaloids.
Meaning it is a compound that naturally changes… and adapts… to the metabolic functions.
It has been tested in a number of different studies and have been proven over and over again
to have many beneficial properties…. When we consume berberine…
It is transported into the bloodstream and body’s cells.
There… it starts to bind to different molecules and change their functions.
One of its main actions is to activate a cell’s enzyme called…
AMP-activated protein kinase…Or AMPK… Which plays a major role in regulating metabolism.
Many research studies have linked berberine with improving:
* Insulin response * Fasting blood glucose
* HbA1c levels * And overall weight
The National Library of Medicine published several trials…
That looked at the efficacy of berberine on people with type-2 diabetes.
At the end of each study… researchers noted that… Consuming 600–2,700 mg of berberine daily
lowered: * Fasting
* And long-term blood sugar levels… by up to 20%. The study also showed that berberine lowered
hA1c levels by 12%... And improved blood lipids.
Experts have observed that these impressive results can be linked to…
Different processes activated by berberine including:
An increase of glycolysis… which helps the body break down sugar inside cells…
And a decrease of sugar production in the liver. Additionally… Berberine can help regulate weight…
which is often a struggle for diabetics. In a 12-week study…
Obese patients consumed 500 mg of berberine 3 times a day.
When the trial concluded… experts observed that patients lost:
* 5 pounds on average * And 3.6% of body fat.
These results have been linked with the important insulin regulation process…
This effect is also beneficial for patients with Type-2 diabetes as often…
Weight regulation coupled with increased physical activity has been shown to
decrease the risk for Type 2 Diabetes… And in some cases, even reverse it.
Berberine delivers! But while this supplement seems great…
It can come with side effects including: * Stomach pain
* Irregular bowel movement * And cramps.
Most studies often limit berberine consumption to 1500 mg per day…
And split it throughout the day… to keep blood glucose regulated.
So now that you know a bit more about berberine… What is there to know about Dihydroberberine…
and can it be better… or worse… For you as a diabetic?
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Dihydroberberine Dihydroberberine… also known as Berberine DHB…
Is an hydrogenated derivative version of berberine.
Berberine contains around 17 metabolites… which are compounds that “activate” certain enzymes.
Dihydroberbeine is one of these metabolites…
Which has been extracted and turned into a supplement.
Why? Well… because it has shown to have amazing properties.
Dihydroberberine is more easily absorbed by the body than berberine…
Leading to less digestive side effects. Additionally… when it reaches the cell…
This bioactive version oxidadise oxidizes BACK into berberine in the body…
Meaning that you won’t miss out on any other metabolites!
But the question is… Is it as effective on your metabolism
and insulin as berberine? It seems so. In an animal experiment…
Researchers gave 560 mg of berberine daily to a group of mice…
While another group received 100 mg of dihydroberberine.
When the study concluded… they noted that… Dihydroberberine was more effective at regulating
triglycerides accumulation… And insulin resistance…
Than berberine… while doing so with a much smaller dose.
This is likely because dihydroberberine can be absorbed by the intestines…
And better processed by the gut. Another experiment on rats observed that…
Dihydroberberine can be absorbed 5 times more easily by the gut… than regular berberine.
In short… It seems that
dihydroberberine can outperform berberine. However… There is currently no study showing
its benefit on the human body… And the research on dihydroberberine
is still scarce. Additionally…
dihydroberberine is difficult to come by… Not many stores carry it as of now. You might
be able to find it online but even that should be done with caution.
And it is best to chat with a doctor… before trying a supplement bought online…
Especially for diabetics. So… between berberine and dihydroberberine…
Which one is better? Well… for now it is BERBERINE!
Berberine is more widely known and has been linked to many human studies…
Which showed its important benefits! It is also more readily available
and are carried by some well know supplements and pharmaceutical brands…
In short, you will be able to find a reliable source for Berberine.
Maybe even one that is approved by your doctor. Dihydroberberine… is a newer supplement…
And while it seems to be better than berberine… There isn’t enough research to fully validate its
benefits… or uncover its side effects. Overall…
If you want to implement this type of supplement… To improve your metabolism and regulate
certain symptoms linked to diabetes… It is best to get guidance from your doctor…
Also, it may be best to wait until more clinical trials can be conducted…
So we can all get a better idea of the potential side effects that can come with its use.
Should you decide to try it, consume only the dosage that
best meets your needs and make sure to consult your doctor before you even try any medication.
And there you have it… The low-down on berberine and dihydroberberine.
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it comes to this supplement? Have you tried berberine
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