We’ve just been through a year of near-hellish conditions with the side effects of Metformin! How many millions in N America take this medication? You know, I believe all the gluten-free and non-dairy products are being consumed by people who just need to stop taking Metformin, which causes real bowel (loose stool) issues, and doctors do…
We’ve just been through a year of near-hellish conditions with the side effects of Metformin! How many millions in N America take this medication? You know, I believe all the gluten-free and non-dairy products are being consumed by people who just need to stop taking Metformin, which causes real bowel (loose stool) issues, and doctors don’t even mention it as a side effect. Our GP and naturopath did not seem to make a connection between the hydrating effects (and miserable diarrhea) from Metformin. It took a gastroenterologist to suggest stopping that diabetic pill (forType 2). The new alternate is Jardiance and (along with berberine) seems to be effective without destroying our lives. I am so tired of trusting the new medical professionals.
Metformin has also been reported with some brands to have what goes into rocket fuel. You can probably just web search (please! Do NOT use vile Google!) for "metformin rocket fuel"
I take Metformin not for blood sugar, but for IGF-1, which is sky high. take 2 pills a week not a day. Curious to know, high level, what side effects. Now, one thing re. blood sugar, try time restricted eating (try to go 16 hours with no food) and **get off the seed oils*** (do a search on youtube for Dr. Chris Knobbe, lineolic acid) DUMP canola, soy, peanut, corn, safflower, grapeseed, sunflower and only use a GOOD brand olive (most are adulterated, California Olive ranch is a good brand - when opening, put a drop of astaxanthin - cheap, use the one from the pluvalis something or other algae, not the petrochemical derived one - NOW brands is good in to prevent oxidation). Use avocado (also only a good brand, as it is often adulterated) coconut, or ghee (clarified butter)
What is ignored is that metformin has immune suppressing activity. Gut pain being dominate because of enlarged lymphnodes. BMS pulled the brand years ago, but then came back with new massaged studies and it was re-introduced.
Thank you for your input. I know you cannot diagnose over Substack (though maybe these days that might be better!!!) but I'm only taking one tab (maybe two) per week of metformin. I picked this idea up from Doctor from Cornell med school talking at a conference (I automate hospitals for a living, PACS, EHRs, etc) . My own endocrinologist (I am in Naperville/Aurora IL area, DuPage Medical Gp, now Duly... and totally into the Big Medical stuff now....) said there is still not a lot known about IGF-1, except of course it is a growth agent - good for kids, not for someone in his 60s. Mine was up around 290 or so. I had a bit of a bout of cancer 5 years ago (fine now), but don't want any more "surprises." It's now half that doing 1/wk metformin, 3x/week berberine, walnuts (below) and time restricted eating, among other things. But again, I know you can't diagnose over substack!!!!
Another article said about walnuts and IGF-1 "they could have an extraordinary secret weapon against cancer: a trio of potent antioxidants that include tellimagrandin, juglone, and morin. Not only do these compounds reduce oxidative stress and inflammation that can trigger cancer, but studies have shown that they can suppress levels of a hormone known as IGF-1, which researchers say plays a key role in breast cancer. Research seems to support the cancer-fighting powers of walnuts. In one animal study, scientists found that the equivalent of two handfuls a day of walnuts cut risk of breast cancer by 50 percent.7 And, a study published in the International Journal of Oncology reported that morin has strong anticancer activity against human colon cancer cells.
The number one defense against all pathogens is a vibrant and strong immune system. Maintaining a strong immune system through out life ensures a long life. When there are lifestyle issues and nutrient deficiencies then health issues develop, then it is more difficult to beat cancer and other health issues. Google: "Lifestyle Medicine: A brief review 2017" and learn. That's why I embrace "N2E+ for Life". There is a blood testing company called "www.spectracell.com" that tests for nutrient deficienes. Sad to say I learned it was bought by the chinese in 2017. They are forward looking and understand the value. I address some of these issues on my substack. thomasabraunrph@substack.com
Many thanks - great information. Will do more checking. The patient was on four pills per day…far too many, it seems. Yet, his blood sugar was regulated. We use mostly evoo and avocado oils. Ta!
Cool. Check out time restricted eating (I just have a nice green tea for breakfast, or some lemon in seltzer, which is not enough calories to do anything. Your body then uses stored fat for fuel, not sugar, and you become metabolically flexible. But do check out Dr Chris Knobbe at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kGnfXXIKZM Of course, this may or may not work for you, but a lot of this stuff costs little to nothing, just lifestyle change...
Take a look at greenmedinfo.com, mercola.com, and drjockers.com. I read them all, very helpful. I also take berberine - no probs with blood sugar, but something a bit related called IGF-1 (insulin growth factor 1), so trying berberine for that. My endocrinologist said they really don't know much about IGF-1, but I did find a doc from Cornell Univ. who said they were using Metformin for this, so I tried it (2 pills per week, NOT 2 per day as prescribed) and my IGF-1 is down by half (this MAY be related to cancer). Problem is, some brands of metformin - not all apparently - have rocket fuel residue in them. You could probably search for "metformin rocket fuel" to find out the brands. As noted below, PLEASE dont use vile, evil, disgusting Google or Chrome. Instead use Brave.com browser, which has its own search engine, or use Ecosia, SwissCows, Presearch, Freespoke. DuckDuckGo and StartPage not recommended any more, as probably go-opte.d
We’ve just been through a year of near-hellish conditions with the side effects of Metformin! How many millions in N America take this medication? You know, I believe all the gluten-free and non-dairy products are being consumed by people who just need to stop taking Metformin, which causes real bowel (loose stool) issues, and doctors don’t even mention it as a side effect. Our GP and naturopath did not seem to make a connection between the hydrating effects (and miserable diarrhea) from Metformin. It took a gastroenterologist to suggest stopping that diabetic pill (forType 2). The new alternate is Jardiance and (along with berberine) seems to be effective without destroying our lives. I am so tired of trusting the new medical professionals.
One of the less appreciated side effects is it lowering testosterone
Metformin has also been reported with some brands to have what goes into rocket fuel. You can probably just web search (please! Do NOT use vile Google!) for "metformin rocket fuel"
I take Metformin not for blood sugar, but for IGF-1, which is sky high. take 2 pills a week not a day. Curious to know, high level, what side effects. Now, one thing re. blood sugar, try time restricted eating (try to go 16 hours with no food) and **get off the seed oils*** (do a search on youtube for Dr. Chris Knobbe, lineolic acid) DUMP canola, soy, peanut, corn, safflower, grapeseed, sunflower and only use a GOOD brand olive (most are adulterated, California Olive ranch is a good brand - when opening, put a drop of astaxanthin - cheap, use the one from the pluvalis something or other algae, not the petrochemical derived one - NOW brands is good in to prevent oxidation). Use avocado (also only a good brand, as it is often adulterated) coconut, or ghee (clarified butter)
And yes, berberine is very good for blood sugar
I use greenmedinfo.com, mercola.com and drjockers.com for a lot of my info.
Kind regards, Jim
What is ignored is that metformin has immune suppressing activity. Gut pain being dominate because of enlarged lymphnodes. BMS pulled the brand years ago, but then came back with new massaged studies and it was re-introduced.
I am not a fan of metformin.
Thank you for your input. I know you cannot diagnose over Substack (though maybe these days that might be better!!!) but I'm only taking one tab (maybe two) per week of metformin. I picked this idea up from Doctor from Cornell med school talking at a conference (I automate hospitals for a living, PACS, EHRs, etc) . My own endocrinologist (I am in Naperville/Aurora IL area, DuPage Medical Gp, now Duly... and totally into the Big Medical stuff now....) said there is still not a lot known about IGF-1, except of course it is a growth agent - good for kids, not for someone in his 60s. Mine was up around 290 or so. I had a bit of a bout of cancer 5 years ago (fine now), but don't want any more "surprises." It's now half that doing 1/wk metformin, 3x/week berberine, walnuts (below) and time restricted eating, among other things. But again, I know you can't diagnose over substack!!!!
Another article said about walnuts and IGF-1 "they could have an extraordinary secret weapon against cancer: a trio of potent antioxidants that include tellimagrandin, juglone, and morin. Not only do these compounds reduce oxidative stress and inflammation that can trigger cancer, but studies have shown that they can suppress levels of a hormone known as IGF-1, which researchers say plays a key role in breast cancer. Research seems to support the cancer-fighting powers of walnuts. In one animal study, scientists found that the equivalent of two handfuls a day of walnuts cut risk of breast cancer by 50 percent.7 And, a study published in the International Journal of Oncology reported that morin has strong anticancer activity against human colon cancer cells.
The number one defense against all pathogens is a vibrant and strong immune system. Maintaining a strong immune system through out life ensures a long life. When there are lifestyle issues and nutrient deficiencies then health issues develop, then it is more difficult to beat cancer and other health issues. Google: "Lifestyle Medicine: A brief review 2017" and learn. That's why I embrace "N2E+ for Life". There is a blood testing company called "www.spectracell.com" that tests for nutrient deficienes. Sad to say I learned it was bought by the chinese in 2017. They are forward looking and understand the value. I address some of these issues on my substack. thomasabraunrph@substack.com
Did your homework!
Question is what to take for high IGF1, which is implicated in cancer? I take 1 tab once or twice a week (not per day)
Excellent, thx for this update
Many thanks - great information. Will do more checking. The patient was on four pills per day…far too many, it seems. Yet, his blood sugar was regulated. We use mostly evoo and avocado oils. Ta!
Cool. Check out time restricted eating (I just have a nice green tea for breakfast, or some lemon in seltzer, which is not enough calories to do anything. Your body then uses stored fat for fuel, not sugar, and you become metabolically flexible. But do check out Dr Chris Knobbe at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kGnfXXIKZM Of course, this may or may not work for you, but a lot of this stuff costs little to nothing, just lifestyle change...
Kind regards, Jim (aka "Blaise")
That approach works quite well!
Take a look at greenmedinfo.com, mercola.com, and drjockers.com. I read them all, very helpful. I also take berberine - no probs with blood sugar, but something a bit related called IGF-1 (insulin growth factor 1), so trying berberine for that. My endocrinologist said they really don't know much about IGF-1, but I did find a doc from Cornell Univ. who said they were using Metformin for this, so I tried it (2 pills per week, NOT 2 per day as prescribed) and my IGF-1 is down by half (this MAY be related to cancer). Problem is, some brands of metformin - not all apparently - have rocket fuel residue in them. You could probably search for "metformin rocket fuel" to find out the brands. As noted below, PLEASE dont use vile, evil, disgusting Google or Chrome. Instead use Brave.com browser, which has its own search engine, or use Ecosia, SwissCows, Presearch, Freespoke. DuckDuckGo and StartPage not recommended any more, as probably go-opte.d
Or Yandex!
Watch out for metformin and your liver .. berberine .. please read for yourselves .