Metformin Sparks Exercise-Mode Metabolism in Prostate Cancer Care
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Researchers report metformin increases Lac-Phe, a molecule tied to energy use and appetite, in prostate cancer patients who aren’t exercising, mimicking an exercise signal and potentially supporting metabolic health during treatment; the effect is not linked to tumor control and requires further study.
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