Metformin Therapy – A Breakthrough in Anti-Aging and Longevity

Benefits of Metformin for Aging and Longevity

When discussing the potential for Metformin to support optimal long-term health, there are multiple avenues through which this is being accomplished.

• Metabolic Health Support. Your metabolism is more than just the rate at which your body burns fat, and maintaining metabolic health means protecting your system from insulin instability and the negative effects of spiking and crashing blood sugar
• Reduced Risk of Chronic Disease. Inflammation is one of the most insidious culprits when discussing chronic and recurrent diseases. Metformin helps to manage inflammation, and can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other age-related conditions.
• Healthy Weight Management. Optimal weight isn’t a vanity issue, but a vitality issue. Maintaining a weight that allows your organs, joints, and skeletal system to function well into your old age is a gift to yourself and to those who are counting on you.
• Improved A1C Markers. Your doctor uses your fasting blood sugar levels to get a snapshot of your body’s function. Studies show that patients utilizing Metformin report decreased hepatic glucose output, which means more stable blood sugars and a better A1C.
• Potential for Increased Lifespan. You have worked hard to build a beautiful life. Now is the time to ensure that you get to be here to enjoy it!

Who Should Consider Metformin?

For more than sixty years, people living with Type II Diabetes have been relying on Metformin’s blood sugar stabilizing properties to safely and effectively improve their health and quality of life. Its clinical efficacy has earned it a trusted space within the medical community, but now its being touted by high performing athletes, biohackers, and those seeking evidence-based longevity. So, is Metformin right for you?

While this may be starting to sound like a miracle pill, the truth is that it’s only another tool for our arsenal in our fight against the symptoms of aging. And like any treatment option, it’s not a one-size fits all solution.

Ideal candidates for Metformin are adults who have already taken steps toward preserving their metabolic health. Those with a commitment to an anti-aging lifestyle who prioritize both daily activity and deep rest, work to reduce stress, and nourish their bodies as well as they can are utilizing Metformin to enhance their active lifestyle for metabolic optimization. Metformin isn’t about diagnosing or treating your existing conditions, it’s about preserving and prolonging your health for not only a longer life, but for your extra time to be lived more fully.

It’s important to work closely with your existing health regimen and your established healthcare provider to find options that work best for you, and it is crucial to undergo a medical examination to ensure that Metformin isn’t contraindicated for any of your current treatments or conditions.

How Does it Work?

It’s easy to point our fingers at sugar as the cause of all that ails us, but our body’s chemical reaction to glucose and how it’s broken down within our body does greatly impact the rate at which we are aging. Metformin influences glucose metabolism in a way that reduces oxidative stress. In short, the inflammation caused by glucose and our body’s insulin response is interrupted, while mitochondrial function is improved.

This can look different for everyone, but the most commonly reported experiences include:

• Increased Stamina
• Better Appetite Signaling (Often described as food-neutrality, clients report not thinking of food when not hungry, and being comfortable stopping when satisfied, not “full”)
• Fewer Energy Crashes
• Reduced Inflammatory Response (These vary widely, from better digestion and improved complexion to reduced joint discomfort)

Side effects are rare, but have included instances of mild gastrointestinal discomfort in the first few days and a marginal depletion of B12. These side effects are seen less often when Metformin is being utilized for longevity, as the dosing is more gradual and the body has time to adjust. Vitamin supplementation, however, is still advised. Be sure to discuss with your healthcare provider any concerns you have about potential side effects.

Why Work With Anti-Aging Northwest?

It’s important to work directly with your doctor before making any big change to your health, and we strongly encourage you to do so. In fact, we won’t provide patients with Metformin without a checkup from your primary care physician. With that in mind, your doctor is managing so many aspects of your health, while your team at Anti-Aging Northwest are focused only on helping you achieve the vitality you deserve.

We are passionate experts in just one field: personalized longevity medicine. There are many facets to supporting your unique health goals, and our highly specialized healthcare providers are not only equipped, but honored to provide you with unmatched service and expertise on your holistic healthcare journey.  We serve patients throughout the great States of Washington and Oregon.

Where Do We Begin?

The first step is to schedule a consultation with Anti-Aging Northwest. Your healthcare team will assess your personal needs, and determine whether Metformin is right for you. We will examine what nutrients and supplementation may be needed before you begin a Metformin regimen, and how best to support your whole-body health in the process.

Once you have been fully evaluated, your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your health and longevity goals, and together we will agree on an action plan to create the best outcomes for you.

FAQ About Metformin