Metformin recalled due to cancer causing chemical

Blog, Wellbeing
December 28, 2020

A few days ago, Meformin was again recalled for the dangerous chemical NDMA in metformin which apparently causes cancer, in particular breast cancer, but others too.

A much safer alternative is Berberine Complex – does the same without the dangerous side effects – see here https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/berberine-complex/.

Read a bit about it at these links https://www.fda.gov/…/fda-updates-and-press-announcements-n… and https://www.foxbusiness.com/…/diabetes-drug-recalled-excess… (dozens more articles if you want them.

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Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.

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