Metformin
A diabetes drug. No finished aging trial.
Grade B: Some human proof
Small, early or mixed results in people.
The grade is for the use people talk about, not for every use. Filed under: Longevity.
How it works
A prescription diabetes drug that lowers blood sugar.
How it was given in studies
By mouth. It is a tablet.
This is what the studies did. It is not a how-to. Source: FDA label on DailyMed.
What studies saw
We found no finished trial that tested it against aging in people.
The trade-off
In a 14-week trial of 94 older adults doing strength training, the placebo group gained more muscle.
When it showed up, in studies
Less muscle gain than placebo over 14 weeks of lifting, in older adults.
Sources
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We show what studies found. We never tell you what to take. Doses vary by study. Check the sources and talk to a doctor.