Manufacturer: Merck
Substance: Metformin
Packing: 100 tabs. (850 mg/tab)
Metformin HCL, as its trade name Glucophage is used in the management of mature onset (Type-II) diabetes. It is mostly recommended to use when dietary management and exercise have not able to control the disease. The way of it effects the body actually unknown. However, it is considered that it increases insulin sensitivity through some peripheral process. Metformin HCL causes decreases in the user’s blood sugar, but it cannot be said that it may cause a state of hypoglycemia in case of doses that is misjudged which is a major problem with injectable insulin.
The absorption rate of Metformin HCL is considered quite slow. It may take about six hours to get into circulation. In general, it is accepted by most bodybuilders to take 850 mg every two days. It is also important to take additional supplements such as carbohydrate and creatine monohydrate especially after exercises.
Glucophage is generally used in the management of mature onset (Type-II) diabetes. The drug will make its way to circulation slowly, over a period of about six hours. The general intake schedule among bodybuilders is to take 850 mg (one tablet) twice per day. The user will be sure to additionally supplement with a carbohydrate replacement (such as Ultra Fuel) and with creatine monohydrate, particularly after periods of training. Probably the results are not going to be that dramatic compared to insulin, however, the anabolic effects it provides can enhance strength and mass gain. On the other hand it may cause some minor side effects such as anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, fatigue and weakness. These side effects can be prevented by lowering the dose.