Metformin for fat loss

[Haza25]

Has anytime used metformin for fat loss?

 

[puccah8808]

Is this the diabetes meds?

 

[Haza25]

Is this the diabetes meds?

Yes it is however loads of things online saying it can melt fat

 

[justhere4comm]

Metformin increases insulin resistance, but Berberine is better actually, and it doesn't require a prescription...
What interests me are long term studies on it's cancer resistance properties.

 

[Cgkone]

Metformin increases insulin resistance, but Berberine is better actually, and it doesn't require a prescription...
What interests me are long term studies on it's cancer resistance properties.

Metformin or berberine?

 

[justhere4comm]

Metformin or berberine?

Berberine is better.

Metformin also reduces your B12, and has some effect on your liver.


"In summary, that berberine is a potent oral hypoglycemic agent with modest effect on lipid metabolism. It is safe and the cost of treatment by berberine is very low. It may serve as a new drug candidate in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. "
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2410097/

 

[NoAddedHmones]

Metformin increases insulin resistance, but Berberine is better actually, and it doesn't require a prescription...
What interests me are long term studies on it's cancer resistance properties.

Haha why do you post on things that you don’t understand? Metformin is prescribed widely for type two diabetes (insulin resistance)

 

[justhere4comm]

Haha why do you post on things that you don’t understand? Metformin is prescribed widely for type two diabetes (insulin resistance)

Well, you make as delicate as always. Where to begin however. I know it's intended use.

Ever since before both my parents died from cancer, I was searching for various means to prevent; or care of those suffering with it. Maybe turn down the hate a little bit.

You like to quote NCBI. After a cursory search just to satisfy your need to be shown something.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4200668/

If I have offended you in some way, I apologize.
-M

 

[NoAddedHmones]

Well, you make a harsh point as always. Where to begin however. I wanted to just say "EFF OFF" but I'm not like you.

Ever since before both my parents died from cancer, I was searching for various means to prevent; or care of those suffering with it. I know it's intended use.

You like to quote NCBI.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4200668/

I was talking about the insulin resistance part pal.

 

[NoAddedHmones]

I meant to write reduces insulin resistance but wrote the opposite. I'm dyslexic. If you were to see me type, you'd know I invest in backspace and auto correct a bit much. Try not to be so ready to pounce on someone you don't like.

I know what it means as it relates to taking it with products that increase insulin resistance.

Ahh apologies

 

[NoAddedHmones]

Has anytime used metformin for fat loss?

Probably better alternatives to it, if you don’t have a pressing reason to use it. Can be a pretty rough compound.

 

[Haza25]

Probably better alternatives to it, if you don’t have a pressing reason to use it. Can be a pretty rough compound.

Yeah I guess I have just came a cross it s lot online and wondered if it was correct what people say

 

[puccah8808]

I’ve been on it for the last 6 months and I’ve lost weight, but I don’t think it’s from it.

 

[Cgkone]

I’ve been on it for the last 6 months and I’ve lost weight, but I don’t think it’s from it.

Your on it because???

 

[puccah8808]

Your on it because???

Oh, because I’m fat. I think years of yo-yo weight gain and losses have caused a lot of complications with my body.

 

[Cgkone]

Oh, because I’m fat. I think years of yo-yo weight gain and losses have caused a lot of complications with my body.

So it helps with weight loss?

 

[puccah8808]

So it helps with weight loss?

No.

 

[Cgkone]

No.

So just for blood sugar stuff.
I have a bunch and just was wondering if weight loss was a common side.

 

[Cgkone]

Oh, because I’m fat. I think years of yo-yo weight gain and losses have caused a lot of complications with my body.

Oh by the way.....I don't fuk with skinny girls.
I like thick thighs and pretty eyes

 

[puccah8808]

Oh by the way.....I don't fuk with skinny girls.
I like thick thighs and pretty eyes

Haha, dang! Will you take a girl who’s held together by makeup and a great push up bra?!? ?

 

[herosjourney]

I wouldn't assume metformin or berberine help at all with weight loss, but in case of insulin resistance they make you less likely to develop it further, and help reverse it. I used berberine for a couple of weeks for it's AMPK-activating properties and to see if I saw any difference in mood taken before high carb meals. Can anyone verify are they insulin-sensitizing in both fat and muscle tissue? Which is the not so good part of most GDA:s i think.

 

[Ursa Major]

Oh, because I’m fat. I think years of yo-yo weight gain and losses have caused a lot of complications with my body.

I was prescribed that for the same reason, however I stopped losing weight up to a certain point. Added more cardio, received zero results. Asked my pharmacist, she says bump it up to 3 pills a day. However I'm out so im about to hit up the Dr for blood work and a refill script. I'll let you know of updates.

 

[Derek Wilson]

First let me say, many diabetes medication cause weight gain. The reason is the medications help you use (store) the energy you are eating.

Metformin work in your liver. It is considered weight neutral for diabetics. But it can cause nausea, diarrhea, and a metallic taste in your mouth. So I can see how clients could lose weight when they start using it. With time, those side effects go away.

 

[rtmilburn]

First let me say, many diabetes medication cause weight gain. The reason is the medications help you use (store) the energy you are eating.

Metformin work in your liver. It is considered weight neutral for diabetics. But it can cause nausea, diarrhea, and a metallic taste in your mouth. So I can see how clients could lose weight when they start using it. With time, those side effects go away.

No metformin is not weight neutral. It definitely has a correlation with weightloss and NOT due to side effects

 

[ChocolateClen]

No metformin is not weight neutral. It definitely has a correlation with weightloss and NOT due to side effects

Dude where the f&@$ have you been?

 

[rtmilburn]

Dude where the f&@$ have you been?

Dude I've been lost! Hahah college, full time job, relationship, sh!t show of a family, depression, working on a supp(ended up abandoning the project for now), and trying to have a social life. I barely have me time, let alone forum time and I'm lost on whats new and effective and way behind most research now. Also another concussion, and a short stint of alcoholism. It's all taken a toll on me, my time, and my memory. However, I'm doing pretty good now!

 

[ChocolateClen]

Dude I've been lost! Hahah college, full time job, relationship, sh!t show of a family, depression, working on a supp(ended up abandoning the project for now), and trying to have a social life. I barely have me time, let alone forum time and I'm lost on whats new and effective and way behind most research now. Also another concussion, and a short stint of alcoholism. It's all taken a toll on me, my time, and my memory. However, I'm doing pretty good now!

God damn. Well get your ass back on here to learn! Girls suck anyway lol

 

[rtmilburn]

God damn. Well get your ass back on here to learn! Girls suck anyway lol

Ya man we should just have weekly anabolicminds orgies for sexual release then we wont even need women. I'm sure @hairygrandpa would be in

 

[Derek Wilson]

God damn. Well get your ass back on here to learn! Girls suck anyway lol

Haha! Comment of the week

 

[HIT4ME]

I wouldn't assume metformin or berberine help at all with weight loss, but in case of insulin resistance they make you less likely to develop it further, and help reverse it. I used berberine for a couple of weeks for it's AMPK-activating properties and to see if I saw any difference in mood taken before high carb meals. Can anyone verify are they insulin-sensitizing in both fat and muscle tissue? Which is the not so good part of most GDA:s i think.

Saying that increasing insulin sensitivy isn't so good in both muscle and fat is a little too focused. This isn't necessarily true. Insulin resistant fat will still cause a need for higher insulin levels, and higher insulin levels will create resistance in muscles. It is all part of the same system.

I would rather have a system that is very sensitive to insulin that never has caloric excess because I eat correctly.

 

[Outofbody]

I know someone who ran it successfully for a while (over 6 months) and leaned out considerably. It has negative effects on testosterone though.