People are taking a 20-cent 'wonder drug' to slow aging and lose weight. Some doctors say it's promising.
Metformin, a low-cost diabetes drug, aids weight loss and may slow aging, preventing cancers and dementia. Research suggests it mimics fasting benefits, promoting autophagy and metabolism changes. Despite potential side effects, its anti-aging and antiviral properties are under study, with a major trial, TAME, aiming to explore its impact on aging-related diseases.
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People are taking a 20-cent 'wonder drug' to slow aging and lose weight. Some doctors say it's promising.
Metformin, a low-cost diabetes drug, aids weight loss and may slow aging, preventing cancers and dementia. Research suggests it mimics fasting benefits, promoting autophagy and metabolism changes. Despite potential side effects, its anti-aging and antiviral properties are under study, with a major trial, TAME, aiming to explore its impact on aging-related diseases.