Should healthy people take metformin? (benefits vs. negative exercise effects) | Rhonda Patrick

Longitudinal studies showed that people with type 2 diabetes taking metformin lived 15 percent longer than healthy controls not taking the drug. This raises the question as to whether the longevity benefits of metformin may extend to healthy people. However, metformin may inhibit exercise-induced benefits, such as cardiorespiratory fitness and gains in lean body mass. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick gives her thoughts on whether healthy, active adults should take metformin. Listen to the full episode on the Kevin Rose Show: Study: About FoundMyFitness: Rhonda Patrick has a Ph.D. in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biochemistry/chemistry from the University of California. She has done extensive research on aging, cancer, and nutrition. It is Dr. Patrick’s goal to challenge the status quo and encourage the wider public to think about health and longevity using a proactive, preventative approach. Learn more about Dr. Rhonda Patrick and her mission for FoundMyFitness at #Fasting #KevinRose #Supplementation