[michelle23464]

Originally Posted by Chef Kevin

But metformin really alters the way carbs are used and absorbed. It makes getiing into ketosis easier (not as many carbs around for use) but there must be something else happening because I am not losing as fast as the last 2 times on Atikins.

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Ok.. this is a new one for me. I was under the understanding that metformin has to build up in the body for a few weeks to get the body saturated with it as it helps your cells better open up to the insulin your body produces. As your cells are little walls and the insulin cant get in since you are resistant to the insulin. So it alters the cells so they let in the insulin. So in essence you are helping the body use the insulin it produces not helping the carbs absorb.

Michelle