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Episode 35: Prophylactic Series: Why Metformin in Enhanced Competitors?

Episode 35: Prophylactic Series: Why Metformin in Enhanced Competitors?

In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the risk of PED usage and how
Metformin might serve as a harm reduction strategy. When might this drug be utilized in
phases, applications in non PED using athletes and side effects of the drug. Also, can it
impeded hypertrophy outcomes?

Timestamps
Metformin Medical Use- 00:59:00
Other Diabetic Drugs- 00:03:51
Issues with enhanced bodybuilding- 00:05:59
Metformin in different phases- 00:12:12
Metformin side effects- 00:14:33
Metformin in natural athletes- 16:52:00
GI Upset/Diarrhea using Metformin- 00:21:57
Extended vs Immediate Release- 00:24:43
Berberine- 00:25:33
B12 Deficiency using Metformin- 00:28:40
PCOS- 00:30:22
Does Metformin take place of Insulin? – 00:35:02
Wrap Up- 00:38:50

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