Episode 16: Metformin as an anti-aging wonder drug

The diabetes drug Metformin has been getting some attention recently as a possible anti-aging drug. Researchers have been discovering that people on Metformin were living longer – even though they had a disease (diabetes) that generally led to higher mortality. Because the drug is so widely prescribed, there’s a large body of evidence that it’s safe with few side-affects. So, should healthy people take Metformin to prolong life?