11/10/2026
Are you taking Berberine for gut health or blood sugar management? 💊✨ Before you take your next dose, there’s something critical you need to know about seasonal supplement use. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Berberine is classified as a cooling herb. Because of its energetic properties, it’s typically not prescribed during winter. Here is what can happen if you take a cooling herb in cold weather:
🥶 It can make you feel more sensitive to the cold.
📈 It can cause a reverse effect, leading to unexpected spikes in blood sugar levels. Introducing a cooling element into the body during colder months is counterintuitive to how our metabolic systems balance themselves. 👋 Hi, I’m Viv! As a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, Credentialed Diabetes Educator, and practitioner of nutrition and Chinese medicine, I help individuals navigate diabetes and weight management using a holistic, evidence-based approach. 💬 Are you currently taking Berberine? Let me know in the comments below!👉 Follow for more holistic metabolic and health insights!