The idea is simple: instead of forcing one strong effect, it gently supports several pathways at once
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Late-night snacking, especially fatty or sweet snacks
They can be very helpful when appetite is low or whole meals feel too heavy, especially if they help you meet a more realistic protein target
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Additional but rare side effects include: low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) feeling cold unusual muscle pain dizziness slow or irregular heart rate trouble breathing metallic taste changes to nails on fingers and toes Low b12 levels DRUG INTERACTIONS As with other medications, metformin can interact with alcohol and certain medications, including angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta-blockers, corticosteroids, hormone replacement therapy and estrogens, oral contraceptives, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, nifedipine, thiazides or furosemide and other diuretics, phenothiazines, phenytoin, nicotinic acid (niacin), multidrug and toxin extrusion inhibitors, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, isoniazid (antibiotic for tuberculosis), insulin and glyburide or other medications for diabetes, and medications for thyroid disease