Metformin as insulinlike substance

[optimizer]

Although not a safe drug, some use insulin as an anabolic hormone Would glucophage (metformain0 INSTEAD of insulin be anabolic because it enhances one's own insulin?

 

[BigRed66]

Metformin is a great and overlooked bodybuilding drug. It works by increasing sensitivity to insulin, like many other drugs, but unlike other drugs, metformin raises sensitivity selectively to myocites (muscle tissue). This allows for superior insulin effectiveness for muscle growth without the excess gains in fat. It's a winner in my book.