Metformin

[beast405]

How many of you guys use metformin?just wanted some input as I’m thinking of adding it into my regimen since I started back taking gh at 4iu Ed

 

[aphextwin]

Everyday min 1000 mg

 

[btails]

I use er 1000mg ed

 

[b-boy]

How many of you guys use metformin?just wanted some input as I’m thinking of adding it into my regimen since I started back taking gh at 4iu Ed

Start taking your fasted blood glucose, see what it currently is and see how much that dosage of gh brings it up, you make not even need to take metformin as your insulin sensitivity may be great.
I do however think that metformin is a great drug, one of the few drugs the pharmaceutical companies got right..LOL

 

[btails]

Will agree with bboy 100%. Wish I knew how well it worked years ago

 

[01dragonslayer]

1500mg/day split into three 500mg doses.

 

[Tank211]

Yep 500-1000 mg daily! I personally love metformin! I think I look better and feel better on it!

 

[supermofo]

Which is better to use, the regular or sustained release version?

 

[Gunsmith]

Which is better to use, the regular or sustained release version?

I prefer the extended release , just easier to take with breakfast then dinner.
Alot of people also have alot less stomach upset with the extended release and doesn't need to be ramped up as gradually to get use to it.

 

[supermofo]

I prefer the extended release , just easier to take with breakfast then dinner.
Alot of people also have alot less stomach upset with the extended release and doesn't need to be ramped up as gradually to get use to it.

Thank you

 

[qbkilla]

for guys that use this, are there certain brands that are better or is it all the same? generic vs pharma? I've only used berberine before, seems like metformin maybe more bang for the buck.

 

[Gunsmith]

for guys that use this, are there certain brands that are better or is it all the same? generic vs pharma? I've only used berberine before, seems like metformin maybe more bang for the buck.

It's WAY WAY cheaper and noticably more effective

 

[hawkmoon]

I have used at least 500mg a day for many years now.

 

[beast405]

Think I may add it in

 

[Musclebound94]

Out of curiosity, how many people are using it based on baseline fasted BGL or just because they think they need it

 

[MasteroniPepperoni]

Some claim berberine "does the same". I highly doubt this , but has anyone noticed berberine being a similar strength?

 

[Gunsmith]

Out of curiosity, how many people are using it based on baseline fasted BGL or just because they think they need it

Ive used it because of it several other positive health benefits aside from lowering BG.

BUT , since I am forced to eat a very low fat , lower protein , diet I have to eat alot more carbs , than combined with 3iu-4iu a day HGH the lower blood glucose levels are definitely going to be another plus

 

[Gunsmith]

Some claim berberine "does the same". I highly doubt this , but has anyone noticed berberine being a similar strength?

Over tried them both on separate occasions and the dose of berberine that it took to do what metformin does as far as lowering BG was pretty high , it gave me indigestion and ended up costing significantly more.
You have to take way less metformin , way less frequent so it is more convenient and cheaper , then it has added benefits that berberine does not.

 

[MasteroniPepperoni]

Over tried them both on separate occasions and the dose of berberine that it took to do what metformin does as far as lowering BG was pretty high , it gave me indigestion and ended up costing significantly more.
You have to take way less metformin , way less frequent so it is more convenient and cheaper , then it has added benefits that berberine does not.

I was expecting this answer. Seems like metformin is 10x more effective /cheaper at normal doses vs taking toxic / expensive doses of berberine to even get a slight effect lol

 

[luki7788]

personally, during offsaeson, I use long-acting metformin only on days off from training (2x a week) I also have low carbohydrates and low kcal on these days (basically I have a caloric deficit on these days) 500mg in the morning and 500mg at night. On training days, I use 2x500mg berrberine per day. This protocol allows me to maintain great insulin sensitivity. At 12.5iu gh a day my morning sugar varies between 70-80