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Metformin

AMPK activation and the TAME trial — diabetes drug as longevity intervention.

7 articles · 56 min total
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Metformin in Chronic Kidney Disease: eGFR Thresholds, Dosing, and When to Stop

Evidence-based guide to metformin dosing in CKD patients. eGFR cutoffs, lactic acidosis risk, FDA label changes, and how longevity physicians adjust protocol for renal impairment.

Metformin in Chronic Kidney Disease: eGFR Thresholds, Dosing, and When to Stop
02

Berberine vs Metformin: AMPK Activation Compared

Head-to-head comparison of berberine and metformin for glucose control, lipids, and longevity. Both activate AMPK — but how do they really compare?

Berberine vs Metformin: AMPK Activation Compared
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Metformin Side Effects for Anti-Aging Users: What to Watch For

Complete guide to metformin side effects in non-diabetics using it for longevity. B12 depletion, GI issues, exercise blunting, muscle loss risk, and mitigation strategies.

Metformin Side Effects for Anti-Aging Users: What to Watch For
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Metformin vs. Berberine: AMPK Activators Compared

Head-to-head comparison of metformin and berberine for longevity, AMPK activation, blood sugar, and exercise compatibility. Evidence, dosing, and which to choose.

Metformin vs. Berberine: AMPK Activators Compared
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Rapamycin vs Metformin for Longevity: A Head-to-Head Comparison

A physician's honest comparison of rapamycin and metformin for longevity. mTOR inhibition vs AMPK activation, evidence quality, dosing, and who should use which.

Rapamycin vs Metformin for Longevity: A Head-to-Head Comparison
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Metformin Dosage for Longevity: What Non-Diabetics Need to Know

Evidence-based metformin dosing for anti-aging in non-diabetics. The TAME trial, MILES study dosages, titration protocols, and what physicians actually prescribe off-label.

Metformin Dosage for Longevity: What Non-Diabetics Need to Know
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Metformin for Longevity

Can a diabetes drug slow aging? The TAME trial, mechanistic rationale, and honest assessment of metformin as a longevity intervention.

Metformin for Longevity
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