Compound library / Diabetes
First-line oral medication for type 2 diabetes; reduces liver glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity. Also studied off-label for longevity/metabolic health.
| Category | Diabetes |
|---|---|
| Typical route | Oral |
| Half-life | ~5-6 hours (immediate-release) |
| Common dose range | 500-2000 mg/day, split into 1-3 doses (extended-release often once daily) |
| Typical cycle length | Ongoing, long-term |
BioHack Track models Metformin at a half-life of 5.5 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows what is still circulating — not just what you typed.
Oral tablet; no reconstitution needed.
Store at room temperature.
Prescription medication. GI upset (especially when starting) is common; rare but serious risk of lactic acidosis in kidney impairment. Often held before contrast imaging.
Track Metformin in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.
These open a search of each database for Metformin — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.
General reference compiled for use inside the app, not medical advice and not a recommendation to take anything. Dose ranges are what is commonly discussed, not a prescription. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional.