Effect of Metformin as Add-on Therapy in Levodopa Treated Parkinson's Disease Patients

Metformin's chemical name is 1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, a molecular formula of C4H11N5. Beyond its well established antihyperglycemic impact, metformin demonstrated anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities contributing its potential benefits in conditions associated with inflammation and oxidative stress. Furthermore, metformin rapidly crosses the blood brain barrier and disperses into several brain regions presenting an ideal therapeutic option for the treatment of PD.

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