Does Metformin Work as a Life-Extension Drug?

[Guilty]

Hi all

Plenty of articles online saying that for Diabetics prescribed Metformin, there may be additional health benefits on top of the reduced blood glucose. Including potentially living longer than non-diabetics???

The videos below are unlisted (They are extra materials from a new book 'How Not to Age'). So, linked them here if you're interested:

Does Metformin Work as a Life-Extension Drug? | NutritionFacts.org

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Side Effects of Metformin as a Life-Extension Drug | NutritionFacts.org

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The TAME Trial: Targeting Aging with Metformin | NutritionFacts.org

nutritionfacts.org

 

[HairySmurf]

Very many thanks. A very good summary of the side effects, risks and potential benefits.

I do wonder though if the longevity thing is more a result of long lasting lifestyle changes following diagnosis than it is due to the effects of the drug itself.