Benefits

• May enhance health-span and extend lifespan
• Delay or prevent type 2 diabetes
• Help with weight loss
• Decrease inflammation
• Reduce blood glucose levels
• Increase insulin sensitivity
• Improve prognosis for cancer patients and may even help prevent cancer
• Help with cardiovascular disease
• Reduce risk of cognitive impairment and dementia
• Ease negative effects of stopping testosterone replacement therapy

Side-effects

• Rash
• Dizziness
• Itching/swelling
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea and vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Weakness
• Chest discomfort
• Infections
• Weight loss
• Metallic taste in the mouth

Note: Metformin may decrease vitamin B12 absorption, which can rarely cause anemia. Vitamin B12 supplementation may be recommended. Metformin comes as a capsule or tablet and is to be taken orally with food daily. Your dosage will be based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you’re taking. Please take it as advised by your provider.