Metformin’s Hidden Gut Mechanism | Science News

Metformin, the go-to diabetes drug for millions, might work not by calming the liver, but by turning your gut into a sugar sponge—new research reveals it jams gut cell mitochondria, forcing them to burn sugar like crazy. This twist revisits old 1989 findings, now confirmed by imaging and Northwestern studies, showing that slowing down cellular processes in the gut can be a powerful, targeted therapy—reshaping how we think about drugs and cellular health. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/971e4114927d0071