A 43% reduction in metastatic progression is striking enough to justify dedicated randomized trials, and those will take years
It is commonly investigated for its effects on muscle growth, fat loss, anti-aging, and recovery, as it promotes protein synthesis and cellular repair
Understanding these effects helps patients and clinicians interpret blood work accurately during treatment
Research has indicated that metformin treatment may lead to improvements in hormonal imbalances commonly associated with conditions such as PCOS by enhancing insulin sensitivity and indirectly decreasing biochemical hyperandrogenism
During high-intensity exercise, carnitine appeared to prevent metabolite build up which allowed more carbohydrates to be used as fuel (this is a good thing during high-intensity exercise as saving muscle glycogen is not the primary concern)
In some cases, the medicine still works well but just takes longer to show results