Revisiting metformin: annual vitamin B12 supplementation may become mandatory with long-term metformin use
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NAD+ BENEFITS Selective NNMT inhibition substrate-site targeting with minimal off-target activity in preclinical models NAD+ salvage modulation studied for increasing intracellular NAD+ and SAM availability Adipose metabolism investigated for suppression of adipocyte lipogenesis in 3T3-L1 models Small molecule distinct mechanism from peptide-based metabolic compounds (GLP-1 agonists, etc.) Defined pharmacology IC of 1.2 M confirmed in published enzymatic assays WHAT RESEARCHERS LOOK AT NNMT enzyme inhibition kinetics and SAM/1-MNA substrate balance NAD+ and SAM level changes in adipocyte and hepatocyte cell models Lipogenesis suppression in 3T3-L1 differentiated adipocyte assays Polyamine flux enzyme upregulation (ODC, SSAT) and histone methylation In vivo efficacy in diet-induced obesity (DIO) murine models
(Scientific Reports, 2024) showed that 5-Amino-1MQ improves grip strength by 40% in aged mice, surpassing exercise alone (by 20%)
Recommended B12 doses for adults 55+: Sublingual (under tongue): 1,000-2,500 mcg daily Oral tablet: 1,000-2,000 mcg daily B12 injection: 1,000 mcg monthly (by prescription) Which Form of B12 is Best