Dr. Eric Berg explained that while Metformin is one of the "mildest" diabetes medications, it still carries a black box warning — the potential to cause fatal lactic acidosis . The following is a complete breakdown:
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💊 What is Metformin ? Why do so many people eat it?
- Uses: Treatment of type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS )
- Benefits: Improves insulin sensitivity → Does not directly increase insulin levels
- Features: Will not interrupt ketosis → Can be used in conjunction with low-carb/ketogenic diets
⚠️ Black box warning: Lactic acidosis
- Causes: Cellular hypoxia → decreased blood pH → increased acidity
- Symptoms include:
- Fatigue, irregular heartbeat, abdominal pain
- Difficulty breathing, electrolyte imbalance
- In severe cases, it can be fatal.
👉 Although the risk is low, it is extremely dangerous once it occurs , and prevention is essential.
🧬 Key solution: Supplement with Vitamin B1 ( Thiamin )
- Metformin can inhibit vitamin B1 absorption → long-term users are prone to deficiency.
- Vitamin B1 deficiency → Increased risk of lactic acidosis
- Solution: Daily supplementation with fat-soluble vitamin B1 ( benfotiamine ) → can reverse lactic acidosis within 24 hours.
Recommended dosage
- Benfotiamine : 150mg three times daily
- It is recommended to take it in conjunction with a complete B vitamin group → to enhance nerve repair and metabolic function.
🚫 Who should not take Metformin ?
- Kidney dysfunction
- Liver disease
- Cardiovascular problems
- 👉 The above conditions increase the risk of lactic acidosis → consult a doctor.
✅ The ideal solution: Ketogenic diet + fasting = natural reversal of diabetes
- Healthy ketogenic diet → Stabilizes blood sugar + Reduces insulin resistance
- Intermittent fasting → reduces inflammation + improves metabolism
- Long-term goal: Reduce dependence on medication → Naturally control blood sugar
🧾 In conclusion: Don't assume that " Metformin = safe and without side effects" anymore . Knowing how to supplement correctly is the key to true health.
Starting today, a routine of B1 supplementation in conjunction with Metformin , a metabolic repair strategy based on insulin, and a diet plan that truly reverses diabetes will lay a solid foundation for your body!
Don't be trapped by the myth that "medicine equals a cure-all." True health comes from knowing how to eat correctly, supplement properly, and nourish deeply! 💪💊🧬
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YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge
