What do you think about Berberine HCL? A lot I've read points to it being more gut friendly.Berberine is indeed a systemic anti-inflammatory but can irritate intestines, causing the corresponding upset stomach, nausea, and throwing up.
Currently, 9% negative reviews on Amazon.com which is too high for something claiming to be beneficial: Amazon.com
Yes I know what those are and been taking some of them for ages. But anyway thanks for your reply. And no, I'm not interested in taking Berberine or HCL Berberine just was interested in your opinion which seems is nothing more then the average of amazon reviews. And ftr I never buy supplements from Amazon as most are fake anyways.Berberine HCL gets the same types of negative reviews on Amazon. Keep in mind, the Amazon reviews are very skewed towards positive, so usually the negative reviews carry the truth and more than 5% of 1-star reviews show that there is a problem.
If you decide to try it, make sure you can return it for a refund.
I wonder if some people can tolerate the irritation but feel the nausea as no appetite and that is why they lose weight on Berberine. When I was having the H. Pillory infection, I didn't have any appetite from the stomach irritation and my weight was going down. I saw the same logic in one of the reviews.
If you need an intestinal anti-inflammatory, the correct ones are L-Glutamine, Smecta, or PeptoBismol.
Was it the HCL version?I have taken Berberine and it gave me the exact side effects in the Amazon reviews so don't underestimate the negative reviews on Amazon. I cite the reviews because they are more than just my experience.
Thats a HCL version as I understand? Also you had no gut issues prior taking it I assume?I have taken Renue LIPO Berberine for over a year with no problems instead of Crestor, it was recommended by my cardiologist, since I hated the sides from statins.
It and Bergamot Extract keeps my lipids in good shape.