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Metformin

An AMPK-boosting diabetes drug that retails at pennies per pill. Diabetics on metformin may live longer than non-diabetics, but it may undercut exercise benefits and not help healthy individuals.

Biological Mechanisms

How Metformin works at a cellular level.

  • PromotesAMPK activation

    An AMPK-boosting drug. Diabetics on metformin may live longer than non-diabetics, but may not benefit healthy individuals.

Sources

  • How Not to Age