Great News for Metformin Users - Immortality!

[DaisyDay]

Of course, not really, but it is being studied as an anti-aging drug. So far, tests have been promising on roundworms and mice!

Many diabetics on metformin are outliving their nondiabetic counterparts. Now, some people are even taking it as a "recreational" drug.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/277679.php

 

[Waterwerx]

So basically the article says in order for metformin to work, our cells need to have a greater abundance of ROS(reactive oxygen species) and fewer antioxidants. Its like saying we could take this drug instead of relying on a diet rich in antioxidants.
It should also be noted that our cells naturally produce antioxidant Superoxide Dismutases in their mitochondria and cytoplasm, and also in the extracellular space.

 

[Johnboy60]

Of course, not really, but it is being studied as an anti-aging drug. So far, tests have been promising on roundworms and mice!

Many diabetics on metformin are outliving their nondiabetic counterparts. Now, some people are even taking it as a "recreational" drug.

Diabetic drug 'slows aging process and increases lifespan,' study suggests

This lady I'm taking care of has stage 3 kidney damage from taking 2000 mgs a day because of Metformin her doctor told her. She doesn't take it now.

 

[DaisyDay]

This lady I'm taking care of has stage 3 kidney damage from taking 2000 mgs a day because of Metformin her doctor told her. She doesn't take it now.

And people have died from drinking too much water.

 

[Whitelinen]

I was just reading about Metformin and found that it inhibits the release of glucose from the liver and improves sensitivity to insulin.

I also found that eating Broccoli can help to do the same thing by reducing BS levels very similar in magnitude to the Metformin.

I think it has something to do with a phytochemical called Sulforaphane.

Good thing I like Broccoli.

 

[bmjackson]

Have you a link please about broccoli reducing blood sugar? Thanks.

 

[Whitelinen]

i actually saw it on a video but here's a link to an article

Sulforaphane in Broccoli Shows Promise for Diabetes

 

[Whitelinen]

Hre's another one

Could Broccoli Sprout Extract Be a Metformin Alternative for Type 2 Diabetes?

 

[Whitelinen]

The Sulforaphane is found in most cruciferous vegetables as they really all come from one parent plant.

• Brussels Sprouts
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Bok Choy
• Kale
• Collards
• Chinese Broccoli
• Broccoli Raab
• Kohlrabi
• Mustard
• Turnip
• Radish
• Watercress

 

[Whitelinen]

If you aren't crazy about eating tons of broccoli you can try broccoli sprouts, I've seen them in the stores (the sprouted kind) and you can get them online and sprout them yourself.