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Let me go over what the research says about berberine and chromium complex for both weight loss and diabetic control These are very good questions. The use of berberine is comparable to the effects seen with Metformin according to the most recent studies I reviewed relative to blood glucose control. I do not see any mention with regards to weight loss for berberine.

Now, Metformin is known to encourage weight loss, so I don't think it is beyond asking if berberine might not follow in stride. Berberine does turn on AMPK and my research shows that AMPK is involved in positive weight loss. So, while the evidence is still a little contradictory, I feel it is encouraging with few side effects.

Chromium complex has gone through a great deal of debate and probably has to do with patient individuality. I have seen my diabetic patients running constantly high glucose on a regular no sugar no chromium tube feeding and when switched to a chromium-containing supplement would have a dramatic drop in glucose.

Actual evidence on chromium and glucose has not been as convincing and is highly variable. There seems to be no relationship to weight loss.

Please feel free to write back if you need clarifications. I have several herbal and supplement resources.

Have a wonderful evening,
Kathy J. Shattler, BS, MS, RDN

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