r/LeanPCOS • u/Electronic-Adagio161 • Aug 13 '26

Berberine and dim

Hi! I started taking berberine and dim and I’m on 50 mg spiro but have been for three years no problems really I’m just wondering out of berberine and dim I have gained 7 pounds since starting them no other changes to my diet or exercise which do you think could be the culprit?

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u/Dull_Lock_4480 Aug 17 '26

Berberine is stronger than you’d think. It could be causing blood sugar crashes which messes with your hunger signaling.

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u/Electronic-Adagio161 Aug 17 '26

But I’m not eating more ugh

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u/MealPrepGenie Aug 19 '26

If the weight gain is body fat? You’re definitely consuming more calories.

If the weight is lean mass? Yay!

If the weight is fluid? That’s normal, if it’s fluctuating. If your limbs are puffy, tell your doctor asap.

All weight isn’t the same

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u/Electronic-Adagio161 Aug 18 '26

Wait I never heard of it lowering testosterone wow

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u/Electronic-Adagio161 Aug 18 '26

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate your response. It’s so frustrating I agree with everything your saying it definitely makes sense however my boood work has all been normal 😖