What it means
Exercise, fasting and calorie restriction all activate AMPK. Some compounds, including metformin and berberine, are thought to act partly through it.
Constant activation is not automatically beneficial, and the effects of drugs and supplements on AMPK in people are still being mapped.
Also known as
- AMP-activated protein kinase
- cellular energy sensor
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