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Besides diabetic benefits, what're others that metformin offers?
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Weight loss: Metformin is known to promote modest weight loss. It may also help with gaining fertility in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Also, it may help those with fatty liver infiltration removing excess of fat from the liver. May indirectly help improve lipid profile.
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It may prevent: Cancer and prolong life! Research is ongoing at a rapid pace!
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