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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 insuli…

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 …

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 disadvanta…

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 disadvan…