Metformin
Also used to treat type 2 diabetes, this medication is taken twice a day to lower blood sugar by helping the body use sugar more effectively. It may also help reduce fat buildup and has recently gained attention for its anti-aging benefits.
Metformin is a medication used to lower blood sugar levels and is one of the first-line treatments for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Types of Type 2 Diabetes:
- Insulin Resistance Type: Often associated with obesity, where the body produces insulin but doesn't respond to it effectively.
- Insulin Deficiency Type: Typically seen in non-obese individuals, where the body has a reduced ability to produce insulin.
Metformin is effective for managing type 2 diabetes regardless of the type or the patient’s weight.
Take one tablet twice a day at the prescribed dose, at least 30 minutes before meals.
Diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, rash, general fatigue, etc.
Key features
Improves blood sugar control and metabolism
Metformin lowers glucose production and absorption while boosting muscle glucose use, for stable blood sugar and weight management.
Slows cellular aging and supports cell renewal
By promoting autophagy and protecting mitochondria, metformin helps clear aged cellular components and maintain healthy metabolism.
Enhances insulin function and reduces internal stress
Improved insulin sensitivity helps stabilize blood sugar and suppress glycation, a key factor in skin aging and protein damage. This supports slower aging of cells and organs, while easing strain on the heart and pancreas.
Supports gut health and whole-body wellness
By boosting short-chain fatty acids and balancing gut microbiota, this treatment promotes better immune function and metabolism—key factors in healthy aging.
Suppresses reactive oxygen species (ROS)
Helps prevent lifestyle-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hypertension by reducing oxidative stress. Also supports the prevention of wrinkles, sagging, and signs of aging.
Suppresses inflammation
Helps reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis, cancer, and other conditions linked to tissue damage and chronic inflammation.
How to take
Take the 250mg tablet twice a day, 30 minutes before meals.
From the second month onward, it is possible to increase the dose to 500mg, twice a day (1,000mg per day). If you wish to change the plan, please contact us.
*Note: If you do not feel any effects, the dosage can be increased up to 1,500mg per day.
*Please strictly follow the prescribed dosage and usage as instructed by your doctor.
Science-backed
anti-aging
Studies using metformin have highlighted the following effects:
- Modulation of lipid metabolism: It suppresses triglyceride and cholesterol synthesis while enhancing fatty acid oxidation, resulting in improved lipid profiles.
Findings from other studies*:
- It also boosts antioxidant activity, reducing oxidative damage and chronic inflammation.
Common side effects
Diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, rash, general fatigue, etc.
*Fatigue can occasionally be an early symptom of the rare but serious side effect, lactic acidosis. If you experience this symptom, please consult your doctor.
How it works
Book online
Create an account, answer a short medical questionnaire, and talk directly to a counselor, or book an appointment.
Consult a doctor
After a one-on-one counseling session, the doctor will provide an online consultation via smartphone.
Receive your medication
Discreet packaging, delivered the next day right to your doorstep.*
Why choose elife?
Free online consultation
One-on-one consultation with bilingual counselors / doctors
Same-day shipping
Available depending on the time of your order
Fully online process
From consultation to delivery, all on your smartphone
Other anti-aging treatments
Frequently asked questions
If you miss a dose, skip it and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
Never take two doses at once.
- All consultations are free.
Our subscription service is a plan that delivers your medication at regular intervals.
As shown below, only the second payment and shipment will be made on an earlier cycle than the third and subsequent payments and shipments.
*Please note that subscription durations vary between treatment categories. Please check the respective page of each treatment category for more details.
- 10 Day Trial Plan (Rybelsus 3mg, 7mg, Kampo, Pantogar)
The second payment and shipment will be made 8 days after the first payment date, and will be thereafter automatically convert to a monthly subscription plan. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 30-day intervals from the second payment date.
- Monthly subscription (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 30)
The second payment and shipment will be made 25 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 30-day intervals from the second payment date.
- Monthly subscription (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 28, or if the medicine is an injection type)
The second payment and shipment will be made 23 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 28-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 45-day interval Subscriptions (ED)
The second payment and shipment will be made 40 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 45-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 2-month interval Subscriptions (ED)
The second payment and shipment will be made 55 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 60-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 3-month interval Subscriptions (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 30)
The second payment and shipment will be made 85 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 90-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 3-month interval Subscriptions (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 28, or if the medicine is an injection type)
The second payment and shipment will be made 79 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 84-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 6-month interval Subscriptions (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 30)
The second payment and shipment will be made 175 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 180-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 6-month interval Subscriptions (if the number of pills per month is a multiple of 28, or if the medicine is an injection type)
The second payment and shipment will be made 163 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 168-day intervals from the second payment date.
- 12-month interval Subscriptions (Medical Skincare only)
The second payment and shipment will be made 355 days after the first payment date. The third and subsequent payments and shipments will be made at 360-day intervals from the second payment date.
If you are unable to take your medication due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, please cancel your subscription from your My Page at least two days before the next payment and shipment date.