Feb 6 • Health Secrets
The Impact of (-)-Epicatechin on Muscle Growth and Strength
(-)-Epicatechin promotes muscle mass by lowering myostatin, a protein that inhibits muscle growth, and boosting follistatin, a protein that supports muscle development. This leads to enhanced muscle strength and recovery.
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Studies also show it may improve blood flow and reduce inflammation, aiding overall exercise performance. Epicatechin is considered beneficial for combating muscle loss, especially as we age.
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A 7-day treatment with (-)-epicatechin improves hand grip strength and increases the ratio of two key proteins, follistatin and myostatin.
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Aging can negatively affect muscle growth, but moderate amounts of (-)-epicatechin can help reverse some of these effects. This flavonoid shows potential in treating muscle loss related to aging and deserves more research.
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The Impact of (-)-Epicatechin on Muscle Growth and Strength
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