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The Pros and Cons of Metformin Use for Diabetes Management
52:27 - 56:24 (03:57)
Metformin is a widely used drug for diabetes management that has shown certain benefits, but its long-term effects are uncertain. The drug is known to cause photosensitivity and GI discomfort and may reduce the utilization of B12.
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In a study on the effects of metformin supplementation on the lifespan of Fisher 344 rats, no significant lifespan extension was observed.
52:27 - 54:31 (02:04)
Metformin
Summary
In a study on the effects of metformin supplementation on the lifespan of Fisher 344 rats, no significant lifespan extension was observed. While it's important to standardize dosage, it may be more effective to mix metformin into the animals' food rather than injecting them with it directly.
ChapterThe Pros and Cons of Metformin Use for Diabetes Management
Episode#188: Dom D'Agostino on Disease Prevention, Cancer, and Living Longer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the side effects he observed with metformin, such as skin reactions and gastrointestinal discomfort, and compares it to his positive experience with berberine which alleviated those issues.
54:31 - 56:24 (01:53)
Metformin, Berberine
Summary
The speaker discusses the side effects he observed with metformin, such as skin reactions and gastrointestinal discomfort, and compares it to his positive experience with berberine which alleviated those issues.