Component

Plasma metformin exposure

Plasma metformin exposure. Species, exposure and limitations are retained in each linked claim.

8 recorded relationships. Experimental role, claim status and evidence remain attached to each record.

How nutrients influence it

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What it does

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Recorded relationships

What acts on it

  1. Goldenseal reduced metformin AUC by 23% without changing its half-life or renal clearance.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    Clinical transporter-probe cocktail with in-vitro prediction
    exposure
    Characterized goldenseal botanical product, not purified berberine
    limitations
    Goldenseal contains multiple alkaloids. This result must not be attributed exclusively to berberine; unchanged renal clearance favors an absorption-related explanation.
    nutrient_topic
    Berberine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Berberine
    organism
    Sixteen healthy human volunteers
    plain_language
    The tested botanical mixture changed metformin exposure; purified berberine was not the clinical intervention.
    primary_references
    [berberine-p33174626] Assessing Transporter-Mediated Natural Product-Drug Interactions Via In vitro-In Vivo Extrapolation: Clinical Evaluation With a Probe Cocktail. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33174626/ DOI: 10.1002/cpt.2107
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Oral metformin exposure

    Berberine: metabolism, nutrient connections and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 870–881

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Clinical transporter-probe cocktail with in-vitro prediction · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### berberine-goldenseal-metformin Goldenseal reduced metformin AUC by 23% without changing its half-life or renal clearance. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Berberine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The tested botanical mixture changed metformin exposure; purified berberine was not the clinical intervention. organism: Sixteen healthy human volunteers tissue_or_cell_type: Oral metformin exposure experimental_model: Clinical transporter-probe cocktail with in-vitro prediction limitations: Goldenseal contains multiple alkaloids. This result must not be attributed exclusively to berberine; unchanged renal clearance favors an absorption-related explanation. exposure: Characterized goldenseal botanical product, not purified berberine evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/berberine-research/33174626.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "0dbd2401295c8f6e093461899378d5e9b7c2c5757be0bd12d335edf07216afa9", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1812, "text_sha256": "0dbd2401295c8f6e093461899378d5e9b7c2c5757be0bd12d335edf07216afa9"} [berberine-p33174626] Assessing Transporter-Mediated Natural Product-Drug Interactions Via In vitro-In Vivo Extrapolation: Clinical Evaluation With a Probe Cocktail. (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33174626/ DOI: 10.1002/cpt.2107
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  2. Isolated berberine did not alter metformin pharmacokinetics in the mouse experiment, whereas goldenseal extract reduced metformin Cmax.

    Berberine → Plasma metformin exposure source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    Transporter-expressing cells and oral-versus-intravenous mouse pharmacokinetics
    exposure
    Goldenseal extract and isolated berberine or hydrastine were tested separately
    limitations
    Extract potency was normalized to berberine content but does not mean berberine alone caused the effect. Transported probe was metformin, so thiamine depletion was not measured.
    nutrient_topic
    Berberine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Berberine
    organism
    Human transporters in HEK293 cells; mice
    plain_language
    The whole botanical product cannot be treated as equivalent to one ingredient.
    primary_references
    [berberine-p37562957] Goldenseal-Mediated Inhibition of Intestinal Uptake Transporters Decreases Metformin Systemic Exposure in Mice. (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37562957/ DOI: 10.1124/dmd.123.001360
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Intestinal uptake

    Berberine: metabolism, nutrient connections and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 922–933

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Transporter-expressing cells and oral-versus-intravenous mouse pharmacokinetics · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### berberine-isolated-berberine-mouse-null Isolated berberine did not alter metformin pharmacokinetics in the mouse experiment, whereas goldenseal extract reduced metformin Cmax. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Berberine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The whole botanical product cannot be treated as equivalent to one ingredient. organism: Human transporters in HEK293 cells; mice tissue_or_cell_type: Intestinal uptake experimental_model: Transporter-expressing cells and oral-versus-intravenous mouse pharmacokinetics limitations: Extract potency was normalized to berberine content but does not mean berberine alone caused the effect. Transported probe was metformin, so thiamine depletion was not measured. exposure: Goldenseal extract and isolated berberine or hydrastine were tested separately evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/berberine-research/37562957.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "3d19a5ed2d4ef8f98675f7932f2ea70d6848fc1105362f39681e1c595e204646", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2598, "text_sha256": "3d19a5ed2d4ef8f98675f7932f2ea70d6848fc1105362f39681e1c595e204646"} [berberine-p37562957] Goldenseal-Mediated Inhibition of Intestinal Uptake Transporters Decreases Metformin Systemic Exposure in Mice. (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37562957/ DOI: 10.1124/dmd.123.001360
    Complete structured claim and evidence
  3. Intravenous berberine coadministration increased metformin AUC and reduced systemic clearance in rats.

    Berberine → Plasma metformin exposure source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/berberine-research/25359200.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "e46385d733a3c5fc9c39b89a27ef7ca62d228258ae47bb605c6a86eca68ee8db", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1353, "text_sha256": "e46385d733a3c5fc9c39b89a27ef7ca62d228258ae47bb605c6a86eca68ee8db"}
    experimental_model
    Transporter-expressing cells and intravenous rat pharmacokinetics
    exposure
    Intravenous metformin 2 mg/kg and berberine 10 mg/kg in rats; in-vitro concentration-response
    limitations
    HEK293 is the host cell, not proof that the expressed transporter is human; the indexed proteins are rat Slc22a1/Slc22a2. Intravenous rat results cannot determine an oral human interaction. Assayed substrate was metformin, not thiamine.
    nutrient_topic
    Berberine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Berberine
    organism
    Rat OCT1/2 in HEK293 cells and rats; rat protein identity indexed in primary-publication chemical records
    plain_language
    Blocking uptake or elimination can increase circulating drug after intravenous dosing.
    primary_references
    [berberine-p25359200] Organic cation transporter-mediated drug-drug interaction potential between berberine and metformin. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25359200/ DOI: 10.1007/s12272-014-0510-6
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Metformin uptake and disposition

    Berberine: metabolism, nutrient connections and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 792–803

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Transporter-expressing cells and intravenous rat pharmacokinetics · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### berberine-metformin-iv-rat Intravenous berberine coadministration increased metformin AUC and reduced systemic clearance in rats. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Berberine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Blocking uptake or elimination can increase circulating drug after intravenous dosing. organism: Rat OCT1/2 in HEK293 cells and rats; rat protein identity indexed in primary-publication chemical records tissue_or_cell_type: Metformin uptake and disposition experimental_model: Transporter-expressing cells and intravenous rat pharmacokinetics limitations: HEK293 is the host cell, not proof that the expressed transporter is human; the indexed proteins are rat Slc22a1/Slc22a2. Intravenous rat results cannot determine an oral human interaction. Assayed substrate was metformin, not thiamine. exposure: Intravenous metformin 2 mg/kg and berberine 10 mg/kg in rats; in-vitro concentration-response evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/berberine-research/25359200.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "e46385d733a3c5fc9c39b89a27ef7ca62d228258ae47bb605c6a86eca68ee8db", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1353, "text_sha256": "e46385d733a3c5fc9c39b89a27ef7ca62d228258ae47bb605c6a86eca68ee8db"} [berberine-p25359200] Organic cation transporter-mediated drug-drug interaction potential between berberine and metformin. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25359200/ DOI: 10.1007/s12272-014-0510-6
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  4. Oral berberine coadministration decreased metformin Cmax and AUC over the first four hours in rats.

    Berberine → Plasma metformin exposure source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    Oral rat pharmacokinetics, intestinal sacs and rat-transporter-expressing cells
    exposure
    Oral metformin/berberine coadministration; concentration-dependent transport assays
    limitations
    Route differs from the intravenous rat study. Changes in plasma, kidney tissue and excretion are separate outcomes; not proof of improved human combination efficacy.
    nutrient_topic
    Berberine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Berberine
    organism
    Rats and recombinant rat OCT1, OCT2 and MATE1
    plain_language
    An intestinal effect can reverse the direction seen after intravenous dosing.
    primary_references
    [berberine-p30428337] Organic cation transporter and multidrug and toxin extrusion 1 co-mediated interaction between metformin and berberine. (2019). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30428337/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2018.11.010
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Intestinal uptake, kidney distribution and excretion

    Berberine: metabolism, nutrient connections and drug interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 844–855

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Oral rat pharmacokinetics, intestinal sacs and rat-transporter-expressing cells · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### berberine-metformin-oral-rat Oral berberine coadministration decreased metformin Cmax and AUC over the first four hours in rats. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Berberine research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: An intestinal effect can reverse the direction seen after intravenous dosing. organism: Rats and recombinant rat OCT1, OCT2 and MATE1 tissue_or_cell_type: Intestinal uptake, kidney distribution and excretion experimental_model: Oral rat pharmacokinetics, intestinal sacs and rat-transporter-expressing cells limitations: Route differs from the intravenous rat study. Changes in plasma, kidney tissue and excretion are separate outcomes; not proof of improved human combination efficacy. exposure: Oral metformin/berberine coadministration; concentration-dependent transport assays evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/berberine-research/30428337.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d35cfbe70c74323ef13e51af7affae3f13a4ff7b80a1d278620b8ced217346d8", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1775, "text_sha256": "d35cfbe70c74323ef13e51af7affae3f13a4ff7b80a1d278620b8ced217346d8"} [berberine-p30428337] Organic cation transporter and multidrug and toxin extrusion 1 co-mediated interaction between metformin and berberine. (2019). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30428337/ DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2018.11.010
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  5. Ten of fourteen patients with lactic acidosis during metformin treatment had significant metformin accumulation, generally because metformin was not withdrawn despite conditions affecting its renal elimination, and serum creatinine correlated positively with plasma metformin.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    Plasma metformin measurement by HPLC in 14 people with lactic acidosis during metformin treatment
    exposure
    Chronic metformin with intercurrent renal failure
    limitations
    A case series in an intensive-care setting. It argues against a simple dose-toxicity relationship; the numbers are small.
    nutrient_topic
    Metformin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct clinical effect, and pharmacological exposure is not dietary intake. · Metformin
    organism
    Human
    plain_language
    When the kidneys fail and the drug is not stopped, it builds up.
    primary_references
    [metformin-p7555503] Role of metformin accumulation in metformin-associated lactic acidosis. (1995). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7555503/ DOI: 10.2337/diacare.18.6.779
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Whole body
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Metformin: transport, molecular targets, gut mechanisms and nutrient interactions (2026-09-19) · lines 1425–1436

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Plasma metformin measurement by HPLC in 14 people with lactic acidosis during metformin treatment · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### metformin-accumulation-lactic-acidosis Ten of fourteen patients with lactic acidosis during metformin treatment had significant metformin accumulation, generally because metformin was not withdrawn despite conditions affecting its renal elimination, and serum creatinine correlated positively with plasma metformin. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Metformin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct clinical effect, and pharmacological exposure is not dietary intake. plain_language: When the kidneys fail and the drug is not stopped, it builds up. organism: Human tissue_or_cell_type: Whole body experimental_model: Plasma metformin measurement by HPLC in 14 people with lactic acidosis during metformin treatment limitations: A case series in an intensive-care setting. It argues against a simple dose-toxicity relationship; the numbers are small. exposure: Chronic metformin with intercurrent renal failure evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/metformin-research/7555503.abstract.txt", "locator": "Indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "c960785146be30aa07921ceef25600c044dd421566e708cdc5c45bffccb0e301", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 2221, "text_sha256": "c960785146be30aa07921ceef25600c044dd421566e708cdc5c45bffccb0e301"} [metformin-p7555503] Role of metformin accumulation in metformin-associated lactic acidosis. (1995). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7555503/ DOI: 10.2337/diacare.18.6.779
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  6. Mate1(-/-) mice showed a two-fold increase in the area under the blood metformin concentration-time curve.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    Targeted disruption of the murine Mate1 gene with metformin pharmacokinetics
    exposure
    Single intravenous metformin 5 mg/kg in Mate1(-/-) and Mate1(+/+) mice
    limitations
    Mouse pharmacokinetics; it does not establish a human exposure threshold or a clinical toxicity risk.
    nutrient_topic
    Metformin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct clinical effect, and pharmacological exposure is not dietary intake. · Metformin
    organism
    Mouse
    plain_language
    Blood levels rise when the exit route is gone.
    primary_references
    [metformin-p19332510] Targeted disruption of the multidrug and toxin extrusion 1 (mate1) gene in mice reduces renal secretion of metformin. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19332510/ DOI: 10.1124/mol.109.056242
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Kidney and liver
    trigger_kind
    machinery_impairment Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Metformin: transport, molecular targets, gut mechanisms and nutrient interactions (2026-09-19) · lines 281–292

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Targeted disruption of the murine Mate1 gene with metformin pharmacokinetics · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### metformin-mate1-null-exposure Mate1(-/-) mice showed a two-fold increase in the area under the blood metformin concentration-time curve. Condition category: machinery_impairment nutrient_topic: Metformin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct clinical effect, and pharmacological exposure is not dietary intake. plain_language: Blood levels rise when the exit route is gone. organism: Mouse tissue_or_cell_type: Kidney and liver experimental_model: Targeted disruption of the murine Mate1 gene with metformin pharmacokinetics limitations: Mouse pharmacokinetics; it does not establish a human exposure threshold or a clinical toxicity risk. exposure: Single intravenous metformin 5 mg/kg in Mate1(-/-) and Mate1(+/+) mice evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/metformin-research/19332510.abstract.txt", "locator": "Indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "79d5ec9a2d5c447e349d0e00742a2f2a05a3c9f9581199c4dde1f9b7910c029c", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1536, "text_sha256": "79d5ec9a2d5c447e349d0e00742a2f2a05a3c9f9581199c4dde1f9b7910c029c"} [metformin-p19332510] Targeted disruption of the multidrug and toxin extrusion 1 (mate1) gene in mice reduces renal secretion of metformin. (2009). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19332510/ DOI: 10.1124/mol.109.056242
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  7. Maximum metformin concentrations in the hepatic portal vein were higher than in the inferior vena cava in both normal and diabetic mice.

    Metformin → Plasma metformin exposure source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/metformin-research/8165821.abstract.txt", "locator": "Indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "60471d633165552bd5a5c4e9e5ff05686d069ceedfd367ca892828c66d116bbd", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1265, "text_sha256": "60471d633165552bd5a5c4e9e5ff05686d069ceedfd367ca892828c66d116bbd"}
    experimental_model
    Radiolabelled metformin tissue distribution in normal and streptozotocin-diabetic mice
    exposure
    Oral metformin 50 mg/kg with 14C-metformin, and a separate intravenous study
    limitations
    Mouse tissue concentrations at a single dose level. Metformin is not metabolised, so these are distribution rather than metabolic findings.
    nutrient_topic
    Metformin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct clinical effect, and pharmacological exposure is not dietary intake. · Metformin
    organism
    Mouse
    plain_language
    The liver sees a higher concentration than the rest of the body.
    primary_references
    [metformin-p8165821] Accumulation of metformin by tissues of the normal and diabetic mouse. (1994). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8165821/ DOI: 10.3109/00498259409043220
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Small intestine, stomach, colon, salivary gland, kidney, liver, heart and skeletal muscle

    Metformin: transport, molecular targets, gut mechanisms and nutrient interactions (2026-09-19) · lines 307–318

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Radiolabelled metformin tissue distribution in normal and streptozotocin-diabetic mice · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### metformin-portal-gradient Maximum metformin concentrations in the hepatic portal vein were higher than in the inferior vena cava in both normal and diabetic mice. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Metformin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct clinical effect, and pharmacological exposure is not dietary intake. plain_language: The liver sees a higher concentration than the rest of the body. organism: Mouse tissue_or_cell_type: Small intestine, stomach, colon, salivary gland, kidney, liver, heart and skeletal muscle experimental_model: Radiolabelled metformin tissue distribution in normal and streptozotocin-diabetic mice limitations: Mouse tissue concentrations at a single dose level. Metformin is not metabolised, so these are distribution rather than metabolic findings. exposure: Oral metformin 50 mg/kg with 14C-metformin, and a separate intravenous study evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/metformin-research/8165821.abstract.txt", "locator": "Indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "60471d633165552bd5a5c4e9e5ff05686d069ceedfd367ca892828c66d116bbd", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1265, "text_sha256": "60471d633165552bd5a5c4e9e5ff05686d069ceedfd367ca892828c66d116bbd"} [metformin-p8165821] Accumulation of metformin by tissues of the normal and diabetic mouse. (1994). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8165821/ DOI: 10.3109/00498259409043220
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Where it participates (unsigned role)

  1. Delayed-release metformin targeted to the ileum produced similar reductions in fasting and postprandial glucose despite an almost 60% reduction in systemic metformin exposure compared with immediate-release metformin.

    Metformin → Serum glucose concentration source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/metformin-research/27216492.abstract.txt", "locator": "Indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "c874a5c13e2e709b4b36040f281e2b187e7956b4610decddc35403170c0ed45d", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 3863, "text_sha256": "c874a5c13e2e709b4b36040f281e2b187e7956b4610decddc35403170c0ed45d"}
    experimental_model
    Two randomised crossover trials of delayed-release metformin targeted to the ileum
    exposure
    Delayed-release versus immediate-release metformin over 5 to 7 day periods
    limitations
    The dissociation of effect from plasma exposure is the key observation. Funded by the manufacturer of the delayed-release formulation, which the record retains.
    nutrient_topic
    Metformin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct clinical effect, and pharmacological exposure is not dietary intake. · Metformin
    organism
    Human
    plain_language
    The drug can work from inside the gut without much of it entering the blood.
    primary_references
    [metformin-p27216492] Once-daily delayed-release metformin lowers plasma glucose and enhances fasting and postprandial GLP-1 and PYY: results from two randomised trials. (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27216492/ DOI: 10.1007/s00125-016-3992-6
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Distal small intestine

    Metformin: transport, molecular targets, gut mechanisms and nutrient interactions (2026-09-19) · lines 827–838

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Two randomised crossover trials of delayed-release metformin targeted to the ileum · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### metformin-gut-restricted-effect Delayed-release metformin targeted to the ileum produced similar reductions in fasting and postprandial glucose despite an almost 60% reduction in systemic metformin exposure compared with immediate-release metformin. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Metformin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct clinical effect, and pharmacological exposure is not dietary intake. plain_language: The drug can work from inside the gut without much of it entering the blood. organism: Human tissue_or_cell_type: Distal small intestine experimental_model: Two randomised crossover trials of delayed-release metformin targeted to the ileum limitations: The dissociation of effect from plasma exposure is the key observation. Funded by the manufacturer of the delayed-release formulation, which the record retains. exposure: Delayed-release versus immediate-release metformin over 5 to 7 day periods evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/metformin-research/27216492.abstract.txt", "locator": "Indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "c874a5c13e2e709b4b36040f281e2b187e7956b4610decddc35403170c0ed45d", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 3863, "text_sha256": "c874a5c13e2e709b4b36040f281e2b187e7956b4610decddc35403170c0ed45d"} [metformin-p27216492] Once-daily delayed-release metformin lowers plasma glucose and enhances fasting and postprandial GLP-1 and PYY: results from two randomised trials. (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27216492/ DOI: 10.1007/s00125-016-3992-6
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