What are the benefits of taking metformin for a long time?

 Metformin has been shown to have several benefits when taken for a long time. Some of the benefits of taking metformin for a long time are:

1. Reduced risk of cardiovascular events: Metformin has been shown to have a beneficial effect in reducing myocardial infarctions and total cardiovascular events in a single study
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2. Increased healthy lifespan: Metformin has been linked to many non-diabetes health benefits, including increasing healthy lifespan
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   . Although more studies are still needed to verify if metformin can extend lifespan, current evidence from published literature suggests that metformin has the potential to increase longevity.
3. Reduced risk of cancer: Numerous studies have shown that metformin use is associated with improved prognosis for cancer patients, and may even help prevent cancer, including liver, pancreatic, and colon cancer
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4. Improved cognitive performance: Metformin treatment for about 24 weeks improved cognitive performance and reduced depressive symptoms
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5. Reduced incidence of diabetes: Metformin has been shown to decrease the long-term complications of diabetes, including reducing the incidence of diabetes in individuals with elevated blood glucose levels
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6. Reduced cardiovascular risk factors: Metformin has been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk factors
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In summary, taking metformin for a long time has several benefits, including reduced risk of cardiovascular events, increased healthy lifespan, reduced risk of cancer, improved cognitive performance, reduced incidence of diabetes, and reduced cardiovascular risk factors.

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