Metformin
Named as one of the drugs under study or use in longevity research to mimic calorie-restriction effects.
Research
Expert discussions of Metformin across 80 podcasts.
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Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Metformin
E110: 2023 Bestie Predictions!
All-In Podcast
Mentioned for its incredible benefits in cell regeneration, longevity, and glucose management, even when taken prophylactically, especially given the prevalence of pre-diabetes in the American diet.
#500! KevKev TimTim TalkTalk on Dragon Slaying, Lessons Learned, Viagra, and Assorted Nonsense
Tim Ferriss
A drug sometimes considered for longevity, which Tim Ferriss does not currently take but might consider in the future.
Intermittent Fasting to Improve Health, Cognition & Longevity | Dr. Satchin Panda
Andrew Huberman
A drug that activates 'AMP kinase,' mimicking a fasting state and potentially increasing longevity.
Dr. Arthur De Vany Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A drug sometimes discussed in relation to mTOR and lifespan extension.
Dr. Dominic D'Agostino on Fasting, Ketosis, and The End of Cancer
Tim Ferriss
A drug used by type 2 diabetics to decrease hepatic gluconeogenesis and is being researched for cancer prevention and treatment due to its activation of AMPK and calorie restriction mimicking effects.
Dr David Sinclair: Can Aging Be Reversed? After 8 Weeks, Cells Appeared 75% Younger In Tests!
The Diary Of A CEO
A drug that has been shown to interfere with muscle growth in weightlifters by affecting mitochondria; Dr. Sinclair suggests pulsing it for longevity benefits.
Bryan Johnson: I Just Took the Most Powerful Dose of DMT in the World... Here's What It Was Like
All-In Podcast
A drug commonly used for managing blood glucose levels, mentioned in the context of longevity interventions. It is contrasted with the metabolic reset observed from psilocybin.
AI Just Compressed 160 Years of Aging Research — Here's What They Found | Dr. David Sinclair
Tom Bilyeu
A prescription glucose-lowering medicine, taken by Dr. Sinclair to manage blood glucose mainly due to family history of diabetes. He found US versions cause stomach upset, preferring an enteric-coated version from Australia or Berberine.