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biguanide
4y ago
It seems to mimic exercise, too. Not just fasting. Metformin has numerous other effects: it reduces carbohydrate absorption in the gut, changes the gut microbiome, increases insulin sensitivity, reduces the liver's conversion of protei
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biguanide
4y ago
That is correct. Metformin has a number of downsides. You will lose your appetite and it will be hard to want to eat. You will tend to lose weight and eat just enough. It can make you nauseous and you will probably find the bitter taste and
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biguanide
4y ago
Among the most promising anti-aging drugs is metformin. Type 2 diabetics on metformin live 15% longer than non-diabetics. This is remarkable considering how big a health disadvantage diabetes itself is. Metformin seems to mimic fasting some
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biguanide
4y ago
Perhaps the most promising anti-aging drug is metformin. Type 2 diabetics on metformin live 15% longer than non-diabetics. This is remarkable, considering how big a health disadvantage diabetes itself is. Metformin seems to mimic fasting so