Muscle and Metformin
Nir discusses a study on the effects of metformin and exercise in older adults, highlighting how metformin may inhibit muscle size while preserving muscle function. He emphasizes that smaller muscle mass does not necessarily equate to diminished strength, suggesting that every gram of muscle may perform better with metformin. The conversation delves into the complexities of muscle transcription and its implications for aging and health.In this clip
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