Berberine

[keeks108]

Could you share the the typical dosage of Berberine you suggest a patient with Andenimyosis should take, at what frequency and duration? I am 5’2 and weigh 115lbs. I am planning to start working with a naturopath but was not able to find one that has your specialization with Adenomyosis, so they don’t have this answer. Any guidance you can offer would be very helpful and I can then discuss with my provider. I am also wondering if you recommend taking NAC concurrently? Thank you so much. I feel very hopeful hearing that this has helped other women.

[Lara]

Speaking very generally, I usually prescribe 5-week courses of berberine at a dose 500 mg twice daily but weekdays only (5 out of 7 days) for 1 bottle, then take a break, then maybe do a second bottle. But please do speak to your clinician about it, and be careful with any interactions with your medication. And in general, yes, berberine can be combined with NAC.

[keeks108]

Thank you so much for your response, this is extremely helpful. My research suggests taking NAC 600mg 3x/day to assist with decreasing Endometriosis. Would you agree with this dosage recommendation and for what duration would you suggest? I am going to take both the NAC and Berberine recommendations to my provider.

I also wanted to ask if a Naturopath who has experience treating SIBO should be familiar with use of Berberine? While it's rare to find a Naturopath with expertise in treatment of Adenomyomas and Endo, it is more common to find someone with experience treating SIBO in my area. Thanks again Dr. Briden, this is such a helpful resource. The information you shared has offered me hope and I can't tell you how much that means.

[emilyemunn]

Hello!

Here is the observational cohort study on NAC and endo for those interested. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/240702/

I also wanted to say, it is not rare for naturopathic physicians with a women's health focus to treat endometriosis at least where I live and practice. I treated 3 patients this week with this diagnosis!

[Lara]

Thanks for commenting, Emily. You can make a signature with your details and link to your practice.

[keeks108]

Is there a brand of Berberine that you trust and recommend? Do you recommend taking Berberine that is derived from Barberry vs. other plants?

[Kk2389]

Hi!

I’m a naturopath and have endo myself I’m not sure where you live but in Australia, the berberine in our practitioner only products are from Berberis vulgaris (barberry).