Metformin, widely prescribed for diabetes, is now being studied for its potential to rejuvenate the brain by activating the hypothalamus and reducing toxic proteins. However, long-term use has been linked to Vitamin B12 deficiency, which elevates homocysteine levels and increases the risk of stroke.
New York: Metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication, can help lower the odds of emergency department visits, hospitalisations, or death due to Covid-19 by over 50 per cent if prescribed early in onset of symptoms, finds a study. “Our trial suggests that metformin may reduce the likelihood of needing to go to the emergency room […]