In obese mice, the prevalence of Bacteroidetes decreases by 50%, although Firmicutes increase correspondingly (130)
SAMe plays an important role in normal liver metabolism and helps support the production of glutathione, one of the body's primary antioxidants
34 In humans, age-associated decreases in reduced or total glutathione have been found in several studies
By acting within the digestive tract, it aids in soothing and repairing the gut lining, bringing relief to those suffering from these often debilitating issues
Rarely, metformin may cause potentially serious lactic acidosis, a buildup of lactic acid in the blood (Diabetes.co.uk 2016)
Some of these genes are associated with the synthesis and regeneration of glutathione