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Study Reveals Metformin May Sabotage Exercise Benefits

11/19/2025

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The Rutgers University-led study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism finds that metformin may hinder exercise benefits.
The research found that metformin reduced improvements in blood vessel function, aerobic capacity, and blood sugar control gained from physical activity.
The study involved 72 adults at risk for metabolic syndrome, divided by exercise intensity and metformin use.
The findings raise concerns about combining metformin with exercise for diabetes prevention.

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The Rutgers University-led study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism finds that metformin may hinder exercise benefits.
The research found that metformin reduced improvements in blood vessel function, aerobic capacity, and blood sugar control gained from physical activity.
The study involved 72 adults at risk for metabolic syndrome, divided by exercise intensity and metformin use.
The findings raise concerns about combining metformin with exercise for diabetes prevention.