About a million years ago (35 actually ) I had a summer job a Merck. My job was to catalogue plant sap samples they had gotten from trees from all over the world. There were enough of them to keep me busy for the summer. I cataloged them and aliquoted them so that scientists could test them for activity against various diseases. So yes, pharma knows that plants are the answer
I think jdor is referring to cheaper and healthier alternatives then mass produced drugs with some nasty side effects. Pharma gets big bucks not producing plant based treatments for pennies.@@LittleBitofHopeToo2518
I’m Type 2 Diabetic who’s in remission. I take Alpha Lipoic Acid, Berberine, and Panax Ginseng. I intermittent fast on the 3-4 days I eat and long fast the other 3-4 days of the week and my glucose has improved a lot in these last 2 months and I’ve lost 11lbs so far.
Please can you share how did your type 2 diabetes got in remission? Do you take metformin as well?what is the dosage of these supplements you have mentioned here. Thanks
I went to a low-carb, fasting, and Berberine plan over 4 months ago and I lost over 30 pounds in the first 2 months and another 15 pounds in the next 2 months. I feel much better, and all of the signs of fatty liver went away. I am down 5 sizes in my pants and 2 sizes in my shirts. Berberine has been fantastic for me and I never get hungry and I actually have to remind myself to eat all of the time. I reduced my BP medicine and I expect that I may have to get it adjusted again before I reach my goal of losing another 20 pounds. I am 6 foot tall and started at 235 pounds. Great video.
Thanks so much for this. Took Ozempic for 2 months. My digestion slowed down so much that I had constipation for 2 weeks, with no bowel movement. Landed me in the hospital for 4 days with Gastritis. I was horribly sick 🤢. Vomiting and diarrhea for 2 1/2 weeks. My body went into a mode I’ve never seen. It came out both ways. 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
It sucks I'm a diabetic with gastroparesis and my endocrinologist REFUSED to prescribe this medication to me because it causes Gastroparesis and because I'm now insulin resistant she's trying to help find something that's going to help me and I'm figuring out what's working for me it's definitely a JOURNEY
@@realhazel1807 first two weeks was one shot of 0.25 then increase to 0.50 and after that I was like you so sick so constipated yes my sugar went down I lost weight I couldn't handle it My GP was working with me and I told him no way it's not for me I ate 3 bites of food one morning and within minutes was throwing it back up one of the worst experiences I've ever had god bless those it works for but it wasn't for me good luck girlie I'm just doing low carb and portion control after that episode
That sounds horrible. I'm really sorry to hear you went through this. I'm shaking my head wondering why so many celebrities and influencers are singing the praises of this injection. At this rate they are just abusing it.
I’ve lost twenty lbs in two months following Intermittent fasting. I don’t know if I first heard about it from your videos, but you talk about it so much it feels that way and that’s why I actually looked into it and decided to do it. So, thank you Dr Berg! I don’t feel like I need to lose weight any quicker than I have been.
A week ago today, I started your keto recommendation, intermittent fasting, cut out sugar, and began taking berberine and grapefruit seed extract. I just got on the scale this morning and have lost 7lbs!!
Well done, keep going. If you are new to Keto you really must watch more DB videos to understand the whole process and issues of water-weight. Measure progress by looser clothes not Kg.
I’ve been on the terrazipide injection on & off for about 3ish months..before taking this injection, I’ve suffered from chronic gastritis since I was a teenager. I had bouts of gastroparesis since I had my gallbladder out when I was a teenager. The only side effect I’ve had from the shot is mild constipation & it’s straightened itself out within a day or so. My gastritis has leveled out, zero gastroparesis, I have more energy and feel great. I am 40 pounds down & have 40 more to go. However I do have friends who have taken the shot and suffered a lot of the negative side effects
Hello Dr. Berg I recently started intermittent fasting specifically in the mornings and I’ve noticed it has helped with weight loss and cravings. I love that you promote the healthy versions to good health. Thank you ❤
The worse drug ever I'm diabetic use it for 4 months I had all the side effects and also hair loss I was so depress and after I quit gain double the weight. Now I'm on keto and low carb with intermediate fasting I have lost 14.5 kilos in 5 months band I'm feeling in my best.
Dr. Berg, I've struggled with my weight since I was 5 years old due to trauma-related food dependency. I was put on my first diet at the age of 8. I hit 200 lbs in 5th grade, and was 240 lbs by 6th grade. I'm now 39, and in the last 3 years, I went from 350 lbs to 216 lbs as of this morning, and I'm still going. I've not been this size since I was 10 years old 🥹 THANK YOU. Along with diligently working on my emotional healing, you've helped me physically heal my body and I owe you so much gratitude. I know we all show our thanks, but I need you to know the HUGE impact you're having on us and the gravity of the difference you're making in so many lives. We truly appreciate you and the path of wellness you've provided. ❤
I lost 20lbs on Ozempic. Was never able to intermittent fast before taking it. Now, appetite remains low and can go all day without eating and I feel fine. I agree it has many unpleasant side effects and isn’t something to be on super long term. I do think it has its place for many people who can’t simply fast//change their diet and get huge results in a small amount of time. Thanks, for speaking about it. You always have great information to provide.
Seems like all the extreme negative comments are reserved for weight loss users but it's only seen as a wonder drug for diabetics. I'm on it and not experienced any side effects. It's been an excellent tool to get started on my weight loss journey
@@amandawalker7982this. I'm type 2 for over 40 years. My pancreas is just tired. Glps got me off insulin. Now I am keto and intermittent fast so with that and rhe meds my sugar is fantastic and I list 110 lbs.
Tried ozempic and the heartburn and nausea were brutal. I was on it for 2 months and couldn’t take it anymore. I’ve been doing IF and protein - veggies only. I’ve lost 35 lbs on this. 25 on Ozempic. 50 total. I do also take Berberine as well. I feel so much better now!
i found that in the first couple weeks.. lowered my dosage to .75mg and it just curbed the hunger enough to do omad easy.. don't need to go to the higher dosage to be effective at all.. as long as you prioritize protein and do some resistance training... works great.. smaller people could prob use even smaller doses and not have those negative side effects..
The hardest part about dieting--telling your wife that you won't be eating dinner with the family. I changed to a very loose interpretation of intermittent fasting--I cheat often--and have dropped 30 pounds without even thinking about it. It's literally changing my life. Listening to Dr. Berg caused the change, along with talking with my friend who lived through Stage IV cancer, and used fasting as a strategy. Just do it.
Why can’t you sit with them while they eat? This is rhetorical. Because you COULD still have dinner with them you just choose not to. You could choose to sit with them while they eat. Or you could change your IF hours and intake, and you could partake in the meal but eat less so your daily cals are still in a deficit. Again, you choose not to. If she’s upset a lot you not sitting with them during dinner, she has a right to be.
@@dandylion9998I wouldn't be so quick to judge. Yes, everything you said is absolutely true, but as someone who has HORRIBLE self control, sometimes it's better for me to remove myself from temptation altogether. When I lived with my parents, I would have a great day in terms of staying on track with my diet UNTIL dinner. The smells. The temptation. The peer pressure. Etc
@@dandylion9998 absolutely true, and absolutely difficult for me to watch other people eat. I do often have dinner, which is one reason why I call it a "loose interpretation" of intermittent fasting. It needs to work for whoever is fasting...and their families.
Eating dinner as a family is extremely important. Your kids will remember that long after you take the long nap and continue it with theirs in turn.This is where we teach them manners and communication. We can also get a sense of what their state of mind is and who their community is. Keep losing weight, but family is first frens.
Berberine 1x a day has killed my sweet tooth, I now eat half the portions I used to and it has finally gotten the scale to budge. I highly recommend, it works.
My right ankle/foot have been swollen for about a year everything I tried,only had temporary affects...I have been trying & tweeking the intermittent fasting for a few weeks with fantastic results! Within the first few days my Pitted Edema went away & even when I have too much salt or do something that used to increase the swelling there is NONE ! It's a very big deal & I can't THANK YOU enough Dr berg! Your insight and simple break down explanations are priceless!
I been on Ozempic for diabetes, graduating to 1mg since August 2019. For 10 months straight, I could hardly eat at all. Nausea, heartburn, sulfur burps, etc. The only time I lost some weight was that first 10 months. Now I take 1 mg a week just to keep my blood sugar under control. Problem is. I live in Canada. There is a shortage of Ozempic. I have one shot left and they want to switch me to Rybelsus daily pill. I don't want to go through all this again. I wish I found your channel back in 2019. I think I want to try your way and get off this rollercoaster ride.
Ty for info i been a diabetic for over 25 years eye issues feet issues heart attacks twice stomach issues every thing is a pill but uour video encourage to try natural things
I had gastroparesis for 5 years! If that medicine slows your gut snd gives you those symptoms then you will not be hungry from nausea and fullness and won’t probably won’t get enough calories and nutrients. I would never risk getting gastroparesis. It’s a terrible disease. I do low carb and don’t eat after dinner and weight 12 hours until I eat again and fast on Saturdays and it has helped me stay at a healthy weight. Great video. Thank you!!!
I started berberine a few months ago at a low dose, and now with a different brand I take 900mg twic a day with such an improvement in my energy level, and have lost 10 lbs so far, ketovore diet 2 meals /day. I am 68, and starteing to feel better
I have a friend who got on Ozempic. She wasn’t even that overweight, maybe 30lbs at most that she gained through early menopause. I told her before she got on it to try simple changes like cutting out processed carbs, junk food, sugar and upping her protein and animal fat intake… nothing crazy. She laughed and said no way could she mentally give up her favorite things. Instead she got on ozempic and I’m not kidding when I say I saw her 2 weeks after taking it and she looked SOOO SICKLY… so much so that another friend said out loud “Are you Ok!?! You look super sick!?” Her face looked so pale, so tired, so gaunt and already has made her look much older. I didn’t say anything but I really wish she would of just went natural and did basic exercises and diet changes.
I tried berberine at 500 mg. I wanted to start off slow so I took one pill on a Monday and another pill on a Wednesday. On Thursday I felt like I had the flu, very run down, had diarrhea, felt like I was going to vomit. I didn't want to eat anything for the whole weekend and finally felt better on Monday. The good news is I lost 10 pounds but I mean, at what cost? I had to take a day off of work because I felt so sick so never again. I did wonder if it was a coincidence and maybe I just caught the flu at the same time I tried berberine but that seems like a helluva coincidence. At any rate I don't want to try it again.
I take all of these for other reasons, except berberine, which I have taken and it didn't do anything for weight loss for me. Certainly all of these are worth a try but I'm reaching out to those who can't find help, you are not alone, you are just a freak like me.
I love how he mention that you may find help from plants❤️ Im from Finland so those exotic plants are quite hard to find ..but we have our own plants that helps too.. best is that in Finland you can go and pick up anything in forest for free. We have forest like everywhere so you dont have to travel ..even in capital city you just open door and there is forest :D. Finns have roots deep in our kulture with forest.We are ofc not as popular as asians. Well i guess everyone regonize wooden sauna :)
@@SpamMouse Haha tbh im not so sure either but id guess forest..Anyway per capita we have both quite much. Also we have one of cleanest air on earth. Im truely happy I born in Finland.
My issue with these injectable drugs is that they do little to deal with the psychological aspects of over-eating/binge eating. We all know (many of us from bitter experience) that we are fat and unhealthy because we eat too much of the wrong type of food. High sugar/ultra-processed food is often what we turn to when stressed or in an emotionally fragile place. Changing not only WHAT we eat but how and when we eat is the answer. Recognising the triggers that lead to emotional over-eating is key. An injection won’t help with any of that. Once you stop the injections, you’ll probably just return to the bad eating habits with commensurate weight regain and health issues returning. I will definitely check out the ginseng and berberine!
May I suggest Dr. Robert Cywes. He calls himself the Carb Addiction Doc and he addresses the addictive components of putting down carbs. He is on RU-vid. Best of luck!
The whole point of ozempic is that it deals with the 'psychological aspects of over-eating/binge eating'. it makes you feel full and stop you thinking about food. Hence you eat less and lose weight. You are right that once injections stop, pre-ozempic eating habits come back. It's nice to think that we, as the human race, can overcome our unhealthy relationship with food with sheer will power, but statistical trends show otherwise.
@@gorabacha any true addict knows one doesn't need to feel hungry to eat addictively. Feeling full is not a deterrent unless there is a strong desire to change. One need tons of support and motivation.
I tried ozempic. I took it on and off for 4 months. I went from 235 to 188. I stopped it and about a year later I was up to 225. So I did it again for about 3 months. But this time I only got down to 211. I also was eating zofran like M&M’s! My hair was very long coarse and super thick. I loved my hair! But it started breaking off just below my shoulders and falling out. I have 1/3 of the hair I had. It won’t get any longer and for about a year it went from straight to kinky fuzzy! I refused to go anywhere for a year because I was so ashamed. But the worst part was the last shot put me in the bed for 6 weeks! If I rolled over I felt like I was going to throw up. Going to the bathroom I felt like I was going to pass out and would have to sit down halfway there and back. I’ve never been that miserable in my life! I was beginning to think I was gonna die. It scared me so bad I’ll NEVER take it again! I usually don’t take any meds until they’ve been on the market for a few years so we know more about them. But after turning 40 my usual calorie counting wasn’t working. I just couldn’t get the weight off I’d gained since turning 40. I’ve never been overweight! Until 40. I’m disabled now because I developed lupus at age 32. I don’t see my friends that often because they work. I didn’t want anyone to see me. I just knew they would be thinking, wow! She’s really let herself go. But what I went thru with Ozempic was way worse than my embarrassment over the weight gain. I’m going to try the berberine and panax ginseng. I’m also going to start a carnivore diet. I’ve been researching it a lot and some people get 100% relief from their autoimmune disease. Plus they say the energy levels skyrocket. I need all of that! I just wish I could find a local farmer who raised cattle without antibiotics, hormones, & steroids. I’ve found some online but just ground beef is $10 per pound. I just can’t afford that. I’ll do the best I can with store bought. If you are considering Ozempic just for weight loss find something else. It’s not worth it!
I'm 66 female who was always in great shape. Old age has shifted everything. I don't recognize myself. Carnivore was effective for me when I plateaued on keto. One illness or injury sets me back for months now. Still not taking OZEMPIC. Can't afford it anyway. Don't give up!
I love your videos. I also take Ozempic for severe insulin resistance. I work with a very knowledgeable bariatric doctor who combines this drug with a low carb diet and intermittent fasting. I have no noticeable side effects. I’m getting good results with the program I’m on at .50 of the normal prescribed dose. I ramped up very slowly to this over a few months to avoid the side effects some people get. My doctor explained to me that this is a genetic problem and I may have to stay on the drug long term. This has given me back my life. I can see this drug being a problem in the wrong hands. It’s very important to have a doctor that really understands the science and will guide you. I am no longer obese. I cannot tell you how much I tried prior to this and failed and how grateful I am to have a doctor that understands my issue and is willing to work with me
Awesome video!! I love giving natural alternatives. I took ozempic for about a month and stop because of the crazy side effects everyone seemed to not mention. I actually never got nauseous from it either
@RoshP I didn't get any but I read the long list of side effects u can get and decided to quit while I was ahead. It can cause tumors, pancreatic cancer, and thyroid issues not to mention insane nausea that majority of people get. I just got lucky that I didn't get it.
Ive been on Ozempic for one year. I haven't changed my diet. I've lost 50 lbs (Went from 220 to 170) and I haven't experienced any negative side effects. I'm going to go off of it next month because I'm at my target weight. I'll see what happens.
If you have not changed your diet and you were fat to start with, Then you will put the weight back on when you stop. You got fat from your diet in the first place.
@@robinw.7599 It's common sense for anyone who knows anything about fitness and nutrition. You take a pill that makes you lose weight without changing anything it will 100% come back when you stop taking it if you don't change. People who are on diabetic medication for diabetes could come off the medicine and even prevent having to get on it with diet and exercise. Same with most people who are on blood pressure medication.
Low carb and fasting is how i got into the mess of not losing weight and not being able to build muscle. As with those ended up eating far to little for years and now my body is in surval mode
I had some issues too but i am back doing this and now prioritizing protein. Eating at least 100g of protein daily and weight training. I take taurine and creatine. No more endurance cardio. Also taking collagen. No issues so far. Not losing weight but inches off my body and definitely stronger. I am in menopause which is just the worst for trying to lose weight. Muscle is the key.
The only way these people are actually getting this medication in the first place is because doctors are giving it out. This is a great video! Not just pushing pharmaceuticals to mask one issue and give the patients different ones.
This video is nonsense! *Ozempic is a Miracle Life Saving Drug for people who cannot control their Diabetes.* I only pay $7.70 for it here in Australia. You exaggerate the side effects. Minor side effects only effect 5% to 10% of those using it. Thyroid Cancer? Ozempic does NOT product Thyroid Cancer in normal people, but it clearly states it should NOT be used on people with a family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplastic Syndrome. Same for Retinopathy. It should NOT be used for people who already have Retinopathy or Macular Edema because it will make these conditions worse. Muscle loss happens when you lose weight and don't exercise, so ALL Diets lead to muscle loss! It does NOT cause Kidney Disease, that is a load of bullocks! Do you plan on taking this for the rest of your life? Well yes, just like Diabetics have to take Metformin for the rest of their lives. Herbs do not cure Diabetes. I know because I spent hundreds of dollars on them without helping me one iota!
I use Berberine! And wow did it help in losing some of that stubborn weight. Note: I intermittent fast and I do Keto. This took my results to the next level. I haven’t measured my low LDL yet but hear that it can also lower that. Waiting for my next physical to test those results.
Doctor Berg, the 2nd week of May 2023 I started your apple cider vinegar program and two meals a day this may just be a salad. I mostly do what I call semi dirty Keto. As of last week I have found myself several times just doing one meal. I have also found that I can go off of the program for one meal about every week or week and half and I still lose weight. I was 204 lbs at the start. As of this morning I am at 177.5 lbs. My target weight was or is 170 lbs not sure if I can go lower or if I should. For the understanding I have learned from your videos. I will say thank you! PS I had the eight and seven transposed. It is now correct. Down 26.5 lbs.
@@SpamMouse I just made some corrections on the first post. I am actually at 177.5 but to answer your question. I am on medical social security and I am not supposed to lift over 10 lbs not even 5 lbs consecutively. Exercise will happen if or when my doctors clear me. As my weight comes down I have been able to do little projects around my home since being on Doctor Berg's program. I also take a number of vitamins per his video suggestions. I am planning to ad berberine. It is not likely that I can ever hold down another job for medical reasons. My last job last 32.8 years so I feel I have done enough. Maybe some urban farming call it an elevated garden.
@@Andy-le8xy Thinking about someone I met a few years ago he was confined to a wheelchair because of years of drug abuse, he still managed some upper body exercise. Maybe discuss with your medical team about what you can do, I'm not saying be a gym-bunny but every little helps in the long run.
My husband has a paralyzed stomach, Gastroperesis. He took Saxenda 3 years ago. After a few weeks it made him sick so he quit taking it. The severe symptom is still with him.
I have tried this once and I got really sick that I threw up. I am diabetic. I also tried a shot that is for weight loss starts with a V that made me sick as well. Thank you sir for letting us know about the herbs
I was using Ozempic for medical reasons and I was so sick from it! My digestive track has never been the same since I quit taking it and that was more than 2 years ago.
I was on this medication for 7 weeks. I experienced extreme nausea. The longer I was on it, the stronger my anxiety became. Yes, It worked, absolutely. But my body knew this was not the right way to go about it. Sooo many side effects.
This video is nonsense! *Ozempic is a Miracle Life Saving Drug for people who cannot control their Diabetes.* I only pay $7.70 for it here in Australia. You exaggerate the side effects. Minor side effects only effect 5% to 10% of those using it. Thyroid Cancer? Ozempic does NOT product Thyroid Cancer in normal people, but it clearly states it should NOT be used on people with a family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplastic Syndrome. Same for Retinopathy. It should NOT be used for people who already have Retinopathy or Macular Edema because it will make these conditions worse. Muscle loss happens when you lose weight and don't exercise, so ALL Diets lead to muscle loss! It does NOT cause Kidney Disease, that is a load of bullocks! Do you plan on taking this for the rest of your life? Well yes, just like Diabetics have to take Metformin for the rest of their lives. Herbs do not cure Diabetes. I know because I spent hundreds of dollars on them without helping me one iota!
I ended up on a dextrose IV drip after taking his medication. My sugars would not come up above 60.... And because the drug has a long half-life I was in the hospital for a couple of days. I had wicked palpitations and intermittent tachycardia
i think when talking about side effects it’s important to mention the likelihood of actually having said side effect. although most of these GLP-1’s have a black boxed warning for thyroid cancer, this was only observed in animal model studies and not in humans. of course if you have risk factors associated with thyroid cancer, then it’s important to monitor. great video, im just wary of people scaring patients because of potential side effects.
It gave me horrible anxiety and I’ve never had anxiety before. It also gave me an enlarged liver and pancreas. Took me months to get rid of the effects.
Dr. Berg, I tried berberine and it caused severe constipation. Now, I’m trying inositol. Do you think it will have the same benefits as berberine for insulin resistance? I have been doing intermittent fasting for almost 3 years and it has changed my life. I have lost weight, have more energy, and no inflammation. I am struggling to lose about 15 pounds to reach my ideal weight. I am 72 years old and feel fortunate that I do not have to take any prescription medications. And, thank you so much for your presentations!
I’m glad I saw this. I was put on Ozempic with a few other changes. Problems: I already have GERD; I already have headaches; I am not obese (overweight, yes). I also have narcolepsy and ADHD - so taking a stimulant medication basically creates intermittent fasting. I’m due to take my third dose and dreading it. Oh, and did I say, I have Graves Disease and have a history of Breast Cancer. With all this and fibromyalgia- I just don’t think this is the right way to go. I’m hearing that Aloe Vera also lowers blood Glucose. P. Ginseng is in Energy Drinks and don’t cause me problems. Really don’t need all the flatulence, loose stools and increase in belching and acid. I’m angry to say the least. Yes A1c is high, but no family history of heart attacks, or strokes. I can’t even play my games - no ability to focus despite ok motivation.
I am not a doctor but i also suffered with gerd and a wrong diagnosis of fibro, it was actually LOW Thyroid that caused everything. get a full thyroid panel done, I was low in T4 and T3 yet my tsh was apparently normal. my doc agreed to try Natural dessicated thyroid, in just a few weeks I felt better, then I was able to focus, and the gerd went away, and so did diabetes etc. I lost 106 lbs without effort. you have a thyroid problem...
I work in TV and know quite a few people taking Ozempic. It’s very popular and it appears to work. I almost considered it back in January when I plateaud in my weight loss journey. I lost a ton of weight with your info and am on the path to start losing more that I need to get to my goal. With that being said, I am curious if you could link recommendations of sources for Panax Ginseng and Berberine? Are you saying supplements? If so what ingredients are the best source?
intermitent fasting caused my stomach to form ulcers. ( stomach constantly churned during fasts) so that method is not without its own issues. ( but yes, probably better than ozempic side affects)
Love your video Eric. They're easy to follow and I've implemented some of your suggests. 1+ months into 2MAD and OMAD. My hunger has literally fallen away bc of low carb, I have zero cravings and I'm on the road to recovery eating whole/real food. Who knew that fat doesn't make you fat and "vegetable" oil is horrendous for your body! Anyhow thanks! PS. I wouldn't take Ozempic if someone pd me - it sounds like a real scary drug!
I don't eat because I'm hungry. I eat because I'm stressed and I don't drink or do drugs. I've been taking berberine for years, it has not helped with weight loss but it helps my depression better than St. John's Wort.
If you find yourself stressed frequently (because, same) elevated cortisol could be the case. Berberine is such a great help, but so was ashwaganda and rhodiola for stress eating ❤
Try adding in a methylated b complex, start with a inexpensive one or even lower dose, as long it’s methylated, you can even break the tablet into pieces and consume some with every meal. Start consuming high quality collagen whether real animal products like bone broth or high quality powder, get some vitamin c in to activate it, lemon, limes, oranges, veggies etc, if you are keto/low carb you won’t need too much vitamin c. Start taking trace minerals, figure out you salt intake needs.
Dr.Berg,I started intermittent fasting 2 months ago.I added Berberine so far down 10 1/2 pounds & 2 inches of my waist.I also added a good pro & prebiotic.The scale has only go up over the yrs.Just by making a few changes my weight is going down & since taking Berberine I no longer crave carbs.Thank you for this and all your helpful videos. 😊
Amazing. Keep up the good work. Would you like to share your Keto/ IF success story on my website? I'd be happy to see your story there. Feel free to upload your story here: www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story
I am a 68 y.o. female and was considering going on Ozempic (or one of the other two similar drugs) to help me lose weight, lower my blood sugar and improve other metabolic markers, but the high cost and difficulty in obtaining them, along with the apparent lifetime commitment to them, led me to look to alternatives... I did a lot of research and ultimately settled on intermittent fasting (mostly 16/8) and a modified keto diet (not really keto, but just eating fewer carbs and only "good" carbs) as a new lifestyle I could live with. I almost immediately saw improvements in brain function, sleep, energy, marked lessening of my decades-long GERD, and, in 6 weeks time, have also lost more than 10 pounds of the 40 pounds I would like to ultimately lose.
Doc, I love your channel. But I've tried the berberine, panax ginseng, IF route. It just didn't work for me. My sugar cravings after 3 weeks were through the roof. I was utterly miserable and couldn't stop thinking about food. Though I don't think any one drug is right for every person, some of us need medicines to help. I've been on a wagovy compound for 2 weeks. I've had no side effects and am not constantly thinking about food. I have quite a bit of weight to lose, but I'm starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel . I do want to side note, because of berberine my husband was able to get off of metformin. If someone is borderline or type 2, they should truly give berberine a chance. Thanks for all you do, you have been a blessing many times to me and my family.
They are both the same molecule (semaglutide) but Ozempic is for people with diabetes to lower blood sugar(among other things as well) . Wegovy is the brand that is marketed for weight loss. Insurers are getting very partiular about not giving Ozempic for weight loss alone (at least here in Vermont).
I am currently on Ozempic and tried IF but recently fell off. One thing not mentioned is weight gain plateaus on Ozempic, saxenda, etc. It will help you feel full but it isn't a magic bullet. What it can do it help give you the freedom from cravings to create foundational changes to your diet and lifestyle. But eventually you will have to come off and you will gain a bit of weight. Or you will plateau as your body resists and you will have to dial it on even more.
As a person who addressed their SIBO and Hypoglycemia through these videos, I figured I could offer another great insight on what's helped me control blood sugars and food cravings as well as night time alcohol cravings: Kudzu Root Extract. I think Dr. Berg has covered Kudzu on a different video, but I do think you could potentially change your life by combining that with Berberine (which I actually have but haven't started yet) and Panax Ginseng. I have two friends who have essentially quit drinking because of Kudzu, and alcohol does seem to be most people's problem in regards to not being able to achieve weight loss as well as experiencing multiple uncomfortable diabetic effects in their daily lives.
You said keto and I was out. Not only is it not sustainable, but I did something very similar, the AIP diet, and I got even sicker. Messed my body up big time.
Low-carb plus intermittent fasting (18:6 at the moment, though I did do OMAD for a couple of months) plus berberine helped me drop over 50lbs over the past 18 months, almost effortlessly. Even when I consciously slacked off over the summer to enjoy fresh fruit and barbecues etc, I still only gained back 3lbs due to the rest of the changes to my body and metabolism and that's already dropping back off. Currently 172lbs @ 6'3". Good advice here, thanks!
In my humble opinion, his suggestions are not as "easy" as ozempic. It felt a little like watching clickbait. Also, some people with Binge Eating Disorder might not be prescribed intermittent fasting.I don't know if Panax Ginseng and Berbine would be as effective as a shot of Ozempic for weight loss, notwithstanding side effects. I respect his experience/education, platform and that he has helped people. I respect his right to post videos and such....
Dr. Berg - Can you share recommended daily amounts or dosage of both the Panax Ginseng and the Berberine? I suspect it might vary by weight, age, etc. but even a range would be helpful. Thank you for all you do! I first learned of you via a friend that shared on FB a video of yours on insulin resistance, crediting you and the video with why he was finally losing some stubborn weight.
I don't know how or what caused the change in my mind. I've been losing and gaining the same 20 lbs for almost two decades. Just last year I learned what fasting and ketosis was. Since then I've lost almost eighty pounds. Gone from around 335 to 260 last time I was at primary physician she didn't even noticed it. Probably cause she's not a good doctor, or just to busy. I could let my pessimistic nature shine right now but wont. What I will say is, don't expect your doctor to care about YOU more than you care about YOU!
I was on it for diabetes for about 5 months, in that time I had no less than 2 UTIs per month and got increasingly more painful with blood in my urine. As soon as I took myself off of it the UTIs stopped. I felt the worst I ever felt in my life while on this drug.
I just read about her cause of death. Her toxicology report stated her medications, none of which were weight loss meds. Her obstruction was a result of scar tissue from a previous bariatric surgery that cut off the blood supply to her intestines. She had 30 feet of "dead" intestines.
With that being said, her obstruction wasn't caused by weight loss meds; however, some people have been reporting bowel obstruction as a side affect of arms glucose (ozempic.)
Just a caution for those of you trying to lose weight who don't have insulin problems - berberine is EXTREMELY effective, like pass out from low blood sugar effective. I know people who have full blown replaced their medication with it. So it can be great, but I would treat it like an actual medication - speaking from experience.
I tried ozmpic for a duration of two weeks and it had a profound impact on my life. However, it is important to note that it is not recommended for prolonged use.
I’ve been on Ozempic for 3 years , I have been 1 mg up to 2 mg per week , no weight loss so I’ve dropped back to 1 mg . I’ll try for 6 more months the n if no significant wright loss I’ll go back to Victoza . The last thing is I have steadily gone up in my AC1
My sister is prescribed this for diabetes. I think she is addicted to the weight loss. She basks in the compliments without realizing it’s so bad for her.
Ozempic was a game changer for my prediabetes. I don't seem to respond to metformin. For me Ozempic was a last resort. I had mild side effects the first couple of weeks. The constipation was the toughest part but resolved itself with some dietary changes. The weigh loss was a happy side effect. Being menapausal makes weight loss much more challenging. Intermitten fasting wasn't possible with my A1c all over the place. Now I can fast without a second thought !
I think the 50 and older crowd are benefitting tremendously from Semaglutide weight loss. My husband and I are eating extremely healthy and very much in control of what we eat without the food chatter and mental battle since we have been taking Semaglutide. I have tried the supplements but it does not give you the control you get with Semaglutide. We also do not drink alcohol like we used to and not craving anything but healthy foods. We prefer the Mediterranian diet. It has also lowered my cholesterol and my blood pressure is back to normal which is allowing me to get off those medications. Insulin resistance is real and I have not found anything else that really works for me and my husband.
Hi @Dr Eric could you please tell us the safe amount to take,when to take and when should we take break as it's very important to go off these products for a short while.
I'm on Zepbound and the amount of muscle I've lost is astounding. The only time I lose weight on this medication is when I fast for 24-48 hrs because of lack of appetite. I'm going to try to fast without the help of this medication, eventually.
I've been keto (on and off) for 30 years, but now that I'm turning 57 this year, I need that little extra edge to lose some visceral fat...so I'm on Ozempic. And the truth is that I live and work in Kuwait, so I can buy the real stuff OTC for $100/month!!! And let me tell ya - it works and it's absolutely the BEST, most effective stuff I've ever taken (besides Dr. Berg's Hair Formula (shameless plug intended!)) lol But my plan, after I'm done losing what visceral fat I have collected, is to go back and do EXACTLY as Dr. Berg suggests. I've known about these supplements he's speaking of for years and tested them, too...but now that's he's succinctly explained them - well, I'm very appreciative of getting handed my follow-up plan "after Ozempic". THANK YOU Dr. Berg! :)
I've been using a semaglutide injection for the past 3 months. It definitely decreases the appetite and cravings but I've experienced the darkside...nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation. My blood sugars have gone down but looking a long term solution. Thank you for your video.
Even though I know this video is talking about the drug itself and alternatives. I always like it when doctor Berg does a deep dive and talks about other topics in the video as well. Like different supplements and eastern vs western medicine.
I have pretty severe insulin resistance, & it's near impossible to lose weight, even tho I keep my carbs under 30! I started taking burberine & have lost 7 lbs so far. It definitely works!
@@GM-ue8xc It worked right away for me, but I usually keep my carbs under 50 each day. 500mgs, 2x a day. Tho, they recommend 3x a day, before a meal. Maybe try a different brand?
I am trying to get my doctor give me a permission to stop Ozempic because of the stomach pain side effect and bad acid reflux. He's very reluctant to do so becausse my a1c has come down significantly while on Ozempic. My weight has stayed the same. I just don't feel the better a1c balance is worth the reduction in life quality.
The lower blood sugar can help you loose weight tho. Maybe you should give it more time or get a second opinion. And don't ask nobody for permissions, if it makes you sick and there's not enough benefit, throw it in the trash. It's your body.
LOve your videos and the alternative explanations of how things work. I have been battling all my life with appetite cravings which i have to state is different than being hungry. i can have extreme cravings on a full stomach. due to accute stress the past two years have been extreme in terms of binge eating. i gained 20 kg and developed fatty liver in only two months. those cravings just wouldn't stop as well as my thoughts around food 24/7 and the only thing that managed at least temporarily to stop it was ozempic (due to its effects on the hypothalamus has worked for other addictions too). Ozempic cut cravings and even hunger. that helped me easily do intermittent fasting and choose healthy foods and lose around 13kg. the thing is if i stop it the carvings come back. what else is there as an alternative with such dramatic effect on binge eating?(the only other thing i know are amfetamines). dietary guidelines and fasting fail when the cravings are active cause they cannot be applied. i would love your oppinion on this cause i struggle so many years. thanks again for the great content!!!
Dr berg I lost 65 lbs on keto amd fasting . Stayrd that way 5 years but then I GUESS menopause kicked in and I gained back 45 lbs still eating keto , fasting and exercise. Steadily gaining. So I'm trying wegovy .so far 25 lost. I'd much rather NOT take it though. It was just frustrating watch all my weight come back
I was wondering whether you had put out a video about this and here it is! I have considered taking the shot several times but for some reason I always change my mind. I have been taking Berberine for almost a year (approved by my PCP) and I’ve lost about 10 pounds and my A1C dropped from 6.4 to 5.7. He had wanted me to start Metformin and I asked if instead of Metformin I take Berberine. He was shocked when he saw the results and told me to keep doing what I’m doing. Also, this has been without me making any changes to my exercise or diet. But I do eat low carb (ish) for the most part. I could definitely do better in that regard.
An additional downside of Ozempic is patients that have been on it and require surgery. Even though they were fasting since midnight the night prior to surgery, their stomachs never emptied of food, and some have aspirated on stomach contents during surgery because anesthesia often causes patients to vomit.
I’m on this for type 2. I’m really have very few side effects until recently. I started it in August 2023 and now it is May 2024. The last six weeks I suddenly am having all of these symptoms. Gas blowing diarrhea pain. I don’t understand how I did so well at first and now these are symptoms.
I started Berberine with Myo & D-Chiro Inositol. I am losing weight slowly but it does have some small side affects but no worse than ozempic or metformin.
I have been on Ozempic 2.5 milligrams for 3 months. No side effects other than weight loss! I love it and I love my body. As long as my husband gets it for his diabetes, I will keep taking it. It’s free!
Took this because of having PCOS and it was magical. I felt like a normal person. But the price was too much and trying to get it in stock was a hassle. Thank you for this alternative and video! ❤
He couldn't because there are not enough studies about barberine for example - of how safe they are.. there is a small study that shows that if you take it for 3 months you lose weight but they don't know for long term.. I guess we will wait and see. and also not recommend if you have an inflammatory disease in the gut like diarrhea or history with kidney stones.
I was honestly considering ozempic but I was worried about the side effects! I am excited to give these a try first and see what happens! Thanks so much Dr. Berg ❤
Berberine supplements gives me the same side effects as Metformin, which is dizziness, nervous feeling so bad I can’t drive, fainting, and seizure. It took 5 yrs for Metformin to get out of my system, I know this bc that’s when I could drive over high fwy bridges and not freak out. I have never had that driving problem prior to that meds.
