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Metformin shown to prevent long Covid in multiple randomized trials (2026)

by OutOfHere on 1/31/26, 4:49 PM with 2 comments

  • by andsoitis on 1/31/26, 4:55 PM

    Metformin is also popular in anti-aging circles due to its ability to modulate key cellular aging pathways. It activates AMPK and reduces mTORC1, enhances autophagy, reduces inflammation, and improves mitochondrial function, with studies showing promising, though not yet definitive, effects on increasing healthspan.

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4772077/