AVOID THIS COMMON RISK WITH METFORMIN

If you are taking metformin, seek medical advice if you develop new or worsening symptoms of extreme tiredness, a sore and red tongue, pins and needles, or pale or yellow skin – these can be signs of low vitamin B12 levels
You may need blood tests to find out the cause of your symptoms; these symptoms can also be caused by diabetes or other unrelated health issues
You can keep taking metformin while vitamin B12 levels are being corrected
Do not stop your treatment without first discussing this with your doctor

Decreased vitamin B12 levels are a known consequence of long-term treatment with metformin. The mechanism is currently thought to be multifactorial, comprising altered intestinal motility, bacterial overgrowth, and reduced uptake of vitamin B12 within the small intestine (or a combination of these factors).

About Vitamin B12:

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a nutrient that helps to keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy. It is found in foods of animal origin including milk, cheese, yoghurt, and eggs. It is also added to some fortified foods such as breakfast cereals. Common causes of vitamin B12 deficiency include infections, malabsorption, medical conditions (Crohn’s disease, pernicious anaemia), gastric resection, and inadequate dietary intake.

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[philjohns]

MFT also lowers testosterone and causes muscle wasting