Not Necessarily So: Life After Transplant

You’ve been told that a little cinnamon is the perfect, natural way to manage blood sugar. But if you are managing post-transplant diabetes, taking the wrong type of cinnamon is like pouring abrasive sludge into a finely tuned engine. In this episode, we break down the mechanical differences between cheap Cassia cinnamon and true Ceylon cinnamon. We look at the clinical data behind Coumarin toxici...

I am living the life myself; I am ready to discuss andeducate about the delicate biology of a transplanted organ. Because when I seethese 'natural' trends hitting our community. So, I think a proper introductionis necessary. Everyone has advice. Everyone has a 'natural' cure. Yourneighbor says turmeric is a miracle. A TikTok influencer tells you Berberine is'Nature’s Metformin....

Berberine HCl is trending as the ultimate "metabolichack" for blood sugar and weight loss. But if you are a transplantrecipient living with diabetes (NODAT), this supplement can be a dangerous"wrench in the gears" of your recovery. In this episode, we breakdown the science of how Berberine interacts with Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate,and why it's a high-stakes gamble for your kidney.

Why Nature’s Ozempic' is a Red Alert for Transplant Patients! Berberine is a natural supplement, but then so is Arsenic and Lead and nobody wants those substances in their bodies Before we dive in, remember I am a creator and researcher,not your doctor. Transplant medicine is a 'narrow-window' science. Never starta supplement without your transplant team’s green light. This is for educ...

Not Necessarily So: Life After Transplant "Welcome to the 'Science of the Safeguard.' I’m J. Anthony, and I’m here to help transplant warriors and fellow diabetics navigate the delicate balance of life after the gift. The Critical Note: The information shared here is for educational and storytelling purposes only. I am a researcher and a survivor, not a doctor or a transplant pharmaci...

"If you have a history of kidney stones, you’ve likely heard of Stone Breaker . In South America, it’s called Chanca Piedra . It’s marketed as a miracle cure—a chemical descaler for your internal plumbing. But if you’re a transplant warrior, 'breaking stones' could mean breaking your graft. Today, we’re looking at the engineering risks of Stone Breaker." Can transplant patients take Chanca Piedra?...