Metformin has been described by Ward Dean MD as one of the most important anti-aging drugs available today, Metformin is used by diabetics to increase the body's sensitivity to insulin. This is important for anti-aging because we all lose insulin sensitivity with advancing age (particularly past the age of 40). In fact it is considered that we all become diabetic with age because of the continual loss of insulin/glucose sensitivity.

Diabetes is believed by many gerontologists to be an example of accelerated or premature aging. Nearly everyone past middle age suffers from a loss of glucose tolerance with age. Metformin?s benefits may also include reducing the risk of age-related diabetes, prevention of sugar cravings, improved body composition with improved insulin use and the stabilization of sugar levels.

Metformin also lowers cholesterol levels and helps prevent low-density lipoproteins (?bad cholesterol?) from attaching to blood platelets and arteries, thereby reducing the risk of blood clotting. Due to the sugar stabilizing properties of Metformin, it is also a useful aid for dieters, helping to prevent sugar cravings. Regular doses for those over 40 years of age are just one tablet (500mg each) once, twice, or three times a day.

Before taking any prescription medicine, it is important that you consult your doctor!