Glucophage (Metformin), Is It Harmful For Your Digestion or Mitochondria? Do I Recommend It?

Glucophage (metformin hydrochloride) is a much-hyped medication, even in alternative medicine. Metformin is a commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Metformin is also used off-label to increase longevity and supposedly help achieve cancer remission. Though metformin is a better option than most prescribed medications for managing type two diabetes, it does have a variety of side effects, some lesser known. What are metformin’s effects on our gut health, and is it worth taking, even if you are suffering from type two diabetes?[1] [2]