What if there was one thing you could do to reduce disease and slow ageing?

Hey!

So, myokines!

These are a group of signaling molecules that are produced and released by muscle fibers during physical activity.

They have been found to have a wide range of beneficial effects on the body, including fighting against cancer, diabetes, dementia, inflammation, mitochondrial loss, bone and muscle loss, and cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

One of the most remarkable things about myokines is that they are activated simply by moving our muscles.

This means that just by engaging in regular physical activity, we can reap a host of health benefits without the need for any fancy supplements or expensive treatments.

One of the key myokines that has been studied in depth is irisin, a hormone that is produced during exercise and has been shown to increase energy expenditure, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote browning of white fat.

This last effect is particularly interesting, as it suggests that irisin may be able to promote weight loss and improve overall body composition.

Another myokine that has garnered a lot of attention is FGF21, a hormone that is produced by muscles during exercise and has anti-diabetic effects, such as improving glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity.

It has also has anti-inflammatory effects and to improve overall cardiovascular health.

So how do we activate these myokines and reap their benefits?

The good news is that it doesn't take much. Engaging in regular, moderate-intensity physical activity such as brisk walking or cycling is enough to activate the production of myokines.

Resistance training and high-intensity interval training have also been found to be effective to activate myokines.

To maximize the benefits of myokines, it is important to engage in a variety of different types of physical activity.

This can include resistance training to build and maintain muscle mass, high-intensity interval training to improve cardiovascular health, and steady-state endurance training to improve overall fitness.

It's also important to note that the benefits of myokines are not limited to young, healthy individuals. Elderly individuals and those with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease can also benefit from activating myokines through regular physical activity.

Any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

To your best health,

Dr Kpakpo

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