What is metformin found in? Understanding its plant-derived roots and synthetic production
•
4 min read
With more than 85 million prescriptions in the United States alone in 2023, metformin is a cornerstone treatment for type 2 diabetes. The answer to the question, "What is metformin found in?", is not a natural food source, but a synthetic chemical derived from a natural compound first discovered in the European plant *Galega officinalis*, also known as goat's rue.
