Metformin for high-altitude performance?

Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2017 Aug;44(8):903. doi: 10.1111/1440-1681.12782.

Abstract

Metformin has been introduced for treatment of type 2 diabetes but may also have ergogenic properties at high altitude by improving muscle glycogen repletion. However, very little information is available on potential risks associated with the (mis)use of metformin by healthy people.

Keywords: exercise physiology; hypoxia; metformin.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Altitude
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2*
  • Glycogen
  • Humans
  • Metformin*
  • Performance-Enhancing Substances*

Substances

  • Performance-Enhancing Substances
  • Glycogen
  • Metformin