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Here’s the official definition: Nova classification - Wikipedia
Your Quaker Quick 1-Minute Oats is classified here as Nova 1 (“Unprocessed or minimally processed foods”): QUAKER OATS Quick 1-Minute Oats – 18 oz
I have no idea whether the above website is reliable or not, but Gemini 2.5, ChatGPT 5.1, and Grok 4.1 all agree with the Nova 1 rating.
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Beth
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Video released today on how Berberine may help prevent colon cancer
A brief AI summary of the video:
- A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) with nearly 1,000 participants showed berberine (600 mg/day, split into two doses) reduced colorectal adenoma recurrence by 23% over 2 years compared to placebo, including nearly 50% fewer advanced adenomas.
- Berberine works by inhibiting pro-cancer pathways in colon cells and promoting an anti-cancer gut microbiome.
- A 6-year follow-up study revealed continued risk reduction even after stopping berberine for the last 6 years, though causation is associative due to lack of ongoing randomization.
- Limitations include participants being Chinese with prior adenomas, potential inefficacy in those with healthy microbiomes or different diets, and need for more diverse studies.
- Few side effects reported; may benefit those with colon growth history, but consult a physician before use.
@DeStrider I thought you would be very interested to see this.
I stopped taking berberine and metformin and am taking dapagliflozin instead. It works much better for my glucose management. However, I now wonder if there is any downside to adding berberine, and maybe it has only upside potential. Even with dapagliflozin and 100mg of acarbose, I’ll still get a really high glucose spike if I ‘cheat’ and eat a high carb meal
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Berberine is one of my staples. I don’t take it for glucose control because it has no noticeable effects on my fasting glucose levels.
Other benefits:
"* Lipid profile support: Some studies suggest berberine can lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL cholesterol, contributing to a healthier lipid profile in people with dyslipidemia.
- Weight management: Evidence from multiple trials indicates berberine may modestly reduce body weight and waist circumference, potentially by affecting fat cell development and metabolism.
- Inflammation reduction: Berberine has anti-inflammatory properties, which could help lower systemic inflammatory markers in various conditions.
- Gut health and microbiome: Berberine may support gut barrier function, reduce pathogenic bacteria, and promote a healthier microbiome in some individuals.
- Blood pressure support: Some data suggest modest improvements in blood pressure, though findings are not uniformly strong across all populations.
- Antioxidant effects: Berberine exhibits antioxidant activity, which may contribute to overall cellular protection and reduced oxidative stress.
- Potential anticancer signals: In preclinical studies, berberine has shown effects that inhibit cancer cell growth in certain models; human evidence is limited and not yet conclusive.
- Mood and mental health signals: Early research hints at possible mood benefits, but high-quality clinical data are lacking and more studies are needed.
- Liver fat and metabolic health: Some research indicates benefits for fatty liver disease and overall hepatic metabolism, though results are preliminary."
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Beth
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This is incredible. I had no idea it was used for anything other than glucose control.
I just looked it up and it’s potentially as effective as statins for some people!!!
Does it have the potential to inhibit muscle growth like metformin? I see talk of it helping and hurting.
@desertshores, which form of berberine do you take? Ty
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Not that I have noticed. ChatGPT-5 thinks: Short answer:
Metformin: yes, there’s solid human data that it can modestly blunt muscle growth in older adults doing resistance training.
Berberine: it might have some theoretical potential to do something similar, but we don’t have human evidence showing that normal supplement doses impair muscle gains the way metformin does.
This is the brand I am currently taking: Natural Factors WellBetX Berberine - Daily Supplement “https://tinyurl.com/34467pat”
Nothing special, but it got more positive reviews than most brands. I am not endorsing it.
I take 1 gram with supper; twice a day would be better.
FWIW: AI says, “The consensus opinion of Natural Factors is that it is a reputable brand known for producing high-quality, pure, and effective supplements, primarily due to its rigorous third-party testing and control over its manufacturing process from farm to finished product. Their WellBetX Berberine product is generally well-regarded by customers for its quality and noticeable results in supporting metabolic health.”
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My cardiologist has finally agreed that I should take an 81 mg aspirin every other day. He had originally advised not to. I revisited it again with him because (1) it can reduce inflammation --my hsCRP was running 1.5 to 1.8 and I want it below 1. and (2) I take raloxifene for osteoporosis. It confers a low risk of blood clotting. So finally he agreed I should take the very-other-day-aspirin., And he said that he does too.
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Please let us know if your inflammation goes.down. I have the same issue.
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DeStrider, I told my cadiologist that I wanted to retest hsCRP in 6 months, and if it hasn’t gone down, may-be try a very low dose of colchicine and he agreed. Meanwhile, will do what I can. Just ordered Tributerin-X and Thorne Curcumin phytosome. Not aware of any gut issues but will give it a go. Stay tuned … .
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I just wish I knew why my Hs-CRP is like yours - around 1.5. The only thing I can think of is my sleep isn’t as good as I’d like.
