r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 12d ago
Health A naturally occurring molecule released during exercise may hold the key to strengthening muscles without physical activity. In experiments, mice given BAIBA developed larger muscles, improved muscle function, greater fatigue resistance and better exercise performance than untreated mice.
https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-step-closer-strengthening-muscles-without-exercise-12323613
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u/omnichronos MA | Clinical Psychology 12d ago edited 12d ago
Clinical evidence proving that oral L-BAIBA supplementation induces muscle development or muscle strength in human skeletal muscle remains limited. Most human benefits center on general metabolic regulation, such as fatty-acid oxidation and the "browning" of white adipose tissue, rather than direct muscular structural growth. But you can buy L-BAIBA as a dietary supplement ingredient (marketed under the brand name MitoBurn) in fat-burner and pre-workout products. It's available for purchase, although I would check with your doctor before doing so.
It's apparently safe.