Metformin & Herbal Medications | 6 Herbal Interactions to Avoid

Metformin & Herbal Medications | 6 Herbal Interactions to Avoid

Metformin is a medication used to reduce or lower blood glucose levels, which is useful for treating type 2 diabetes and also helping resolve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Metformin reduces blood glucose levels via at least 3 mechanisms, including reducing gluconeogenesis in the liver, reducing absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract, and also increasing activation of the insulin receptor (increases insulin sensitivity). In this lesson, we discuss 6 herbal medications you should avoid when taking metformin.

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