Brain glucose uptake
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upin humans1
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Metformin
upin humans1
Metformin increases brain glucose uptake in humans.
“Increased glucose uptake in brain areas rich in insulin receptors, such as the prefrontal cortex, support that metformin enhanced insulin sensitivity”
Human trialinsulin-resistantbrain2500 mg/d40 weeksn = 40
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