EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 5 MIN
THE METAFORMIC MIMIC
from Not Necessarily So: Life After Transplant · host Jr718
Berberine HCl is trending as the ultimate "metabolichack" for blood sugar and weight loss. But if you are a transplantrecipient living with diabetes (NODAT), this supplement can be a dangerous"wrench in the gears" of your recovery. In this episode, we breakdown the science of how Berberine interacts with Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate,and why it's a high-stakes gamble for your kidney.
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Berberine HCl is trending as the ultimate "metabolichack" for blood sugar and weight loss. But if you are a transplantrecipient living with diabetes (NODAT), this supplement can be a dangerous"wrench in the gears" of your recovery. In this episode, we breakdown the science of how Berberine interacts with Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate,and why it's a high-stakes gamble for your kidney.
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