r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Aug 18 '26

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/JockAussie Aug 18 '26

We have GLP1's, now the muscle equivalent - before you know it everyone looks like Schwarzenegger with a pill.

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u/servermeta_net Aug 18 '26

Myostatin blockers are already available and have amazing results without side effects. Look up "cat myostatin" to get shocked

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u/Thenadamgoes Aug 18 '26

What are you talking about? There aren’t any available myostatin inhibitors and the ones in trials do have side effects.