Metformin - Yay or Nay

[Zarati]

So much debate in this forum regarding metformin.

Also lots of different articles and researches saying Positives and negatives, starts becoming confusing

Let's wrap this up, if you believe bernerine is superior then it's a nay from you.

What is your protocol for taking metformin? Any bloodworks and results? What about the concerns about b12, lowering T and interfering with your workouts?

 

[NEMSZ]

Far too many benefits to be a “Nay”

Also, the studies done effecting workouts weren’t done on athletes or AAS users, so I’d bet my last $1,000 it has zero negative effects on workouts..

Lowering T? If you’re on TRT/AAS, why worry about that?

B12? Nope, not if you’ve got a healthy enough diet sufficient in micro nutrients..

You should follow Alex Kikel;

He’s got all his athletes on at least 1g Metformin per day, some of them pretty elite level power lifters and CrossFit Games athletes as well as of course Bodybuilders etc..

He explains this hundreds of times in his podcasts and on virtually every other post on his IG in extreme detail..

 

[Zarati]

Far too many benefits to be a “Nay”

Also, the studies done effecting workouts weren’t done on athletes or AAS users, so I’d bet my last $1,000 it has zero negative effects on workouts..

Lowering T? If you’re on TRT/AAS, why worry about that?

B12? Nope, not if you’ve got a healthy enough diet sufficient in micro nutrients..

You should follow Alex Kikel;

He’s got all his athletes on at least 1g Metformin per day, some of them pretty elite level power lifters and CrossFit Games athletes as well as of course Bodybuilders etc..

He explains this hundreds of times in his podcasts and on virtually every other post on his IG in extreme detail..

I take 1g time released right before bed. Started recently tho

 

[M@NU]

i take between 750 and 1g met daily.
usually 500mgER and 250 to 500mg IR, dependant on my carb intake

 

[hawkmoon]

I have been on 500-1000mg for probably years now. Has definitely changed my ability to stay leaner. No negative issues that I can measure.

 

[Tank211]

I have been on 500-1000mg for probably years now. Has definitely changed my ability to stay leaner. No negative issues that I can measure.

Same here…..500mg-1000mg daily! I personally am a big fan of metformin…..no negative issues….and it has definitely helped me stay leaner!

 

[Pissbrainiac259]

I'm not quite sure how to respond to this interesting subject - Metformin and its potential benefits in the fitness industry.

 

[iwantmass]

I know caution is exercised with patients witn ckd. But I think those standards have been relaxed somewhat, depending on gfr

 

[b-boy]

Yay = 100%

There you have it ^^^

 

[Simon90]

Has anyone had experience using metformin whilst using insulin pre workout

 

[prodaf]

Metformin is a very good tool for health

 

[Gunsmith]

Has anyone had experience using metformin whilst using insulin pre workout

It works the same , just be careful with the insulin if it's active life over laps the Metformin ,some people have said it makes the insulin unpredictable.

 

[Simon90]

It works the same , just be careful with the insulin if it's active life over laps the Metformin ,some people have said it makes the insulin unpredictable.

That was my concern, will do some more reading

 

[warlock]

You should follow Alex Kikel;

He’s got all his athletes on at least 1g Metformin per day, some of them pretty elite level power lifters and CrossFit Games athletes as well as of course Bodybuilders etc..

He explains this hundreds of times in his podcasts and on virtually every other post on his IG in extreme detail..

at least 1g metformin per day? How much higher does he go with some?

 

[buck]

Many threads on this topic.

https://www.professionalmuscle.com/forums/index.php?threads/metformin.169509/

 

[01dragonslayer]

I take met 1000mg/ED split into two doses...AM/PM.

Just curious as to everyone's protocol as far as dosing scheme.....with meals?....first thing in the AM on an empty stomach?...only carb meals?....do you supplement higher doses on high days?....etc.

 

[Gunsmith]

I take met 1000mg/ED split into two doses...AM/PM.

Just curious as to everyone's protocol as far as dosing scheme.....with meals?....first thing in the AM on an empty stomach?...only carb meals?....do you supplement higher doses on high days?....etc.

I take 1000mg extended release with my last meal regardless of carb intake.
It still gives me a bit of gas and reduce my appetite so taking it later in the day put most of those symptoms while I'm sleeping

 

[SouthernMuscle]

I'm the minority apparently, but i’ve been using berberine hcl for probably 10yrs now and have always liked it.

 

[NEMSZ]

at least 1g metformin per day? How much higher does he go with some?

I don’t think he’s specified any of that, but I know he talks about the 1g mark A LOT.. It seems to be a staple..

 

[Powerhouse88]

Just recently started 1000 mg a day prescribed by doctor as I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple days ago