Ep. 112 - The Complexity Of Metformin Vs Berberine | What Are The Side Effects, Risks, And Rewards? | Free Intermittent Fasting Plan for OMAD

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! ***Join the Fasting Ramp-Up Challenge that starts February 23,2022! We saw INCREDIBLE results from the January Challenge, so don't miss your chance to join us! REGISTER HERE!    In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the complexity of metformin versus berberine, the incredible benefits of berberine, metformin mechanism and the side effects of both, why berberine is not just for pre-diabetics in the short term, and how it has a great effect without the side effects compared to the standard operating procedure in the medical system.    Here is the link for the Berberine recommendation: https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/ffl-berberine-complex   Product: Douglas Labs "Berberine Balance" Episode related links: The mechanisms of action of metforminAMPK: The Energy-Boosting, Hormone-Balancing Benefits of AMPK Metformin and berberine, two versatile drugs in treatment of common metabolic diseases Efficacy of Berberine in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes   Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them!   Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com   Join the Community on Facebook!   Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife