A different research project found that genetic variations in the OCT1, PMAT, and SERT transporter proteins were linked to a higher likelihood of gastrointestinal side effects in patients who cannot tolerate metformin ( 3.2 Lactic acidosis During metformin treatment, plasma lactate concentration increases with enhanced glucose uptake in the intestine, resulting in side effects in some patients with one or more risk factors for lactic acidosis (Misbin et al., 1998
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On the other hand, although subgroup analysis and meta-regressions were performed, part of the sources of heterogeneity could not yet be fully identified