How it may work
Promotes urinary glucose excretion through SGLT2 inhibition.
Guide-level evidence orientationEvidence level D
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Helps the kidneys remove glucose from the blood. It has important medical uses, but healthy-ageing use has not been established.
Library trackMedical research
Last reviewed20 Aug 2026
Guide scopeIngredient research only
What people have studied
Strong clinical outcomes exist for selected diabetes, kidney and heart indications; healthy-longevity use is unproven.
What to consider
Prescription risks include infections, dehydration and ketoacidosis.
Local pathway
Prescription medical context only.
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