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Berberine
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Plant-derived AMPK activator with metformin-like effects; useful alternative for those who can't tolerate metformin.
“berberine…can mimic the effects of metformin
LW▶ 1:01:20Dosage1–2 g/day, taken with food (yogurt/olive oil) for absorptionCaveatsPossible diarrhea, constipation, gas, upset stomachCertaintyexplicitrecommendation