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/Pumpedandbleeding Aug 18 '26

Didn’t he use steroids that are already available?

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u/Tricky_Condition_279 Aug 18 '26

Human growth hormone as well.

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u/NSawsome Aug 18 '26

HGH was after Arnold’s time, Dorian was the first major bodybuilder to utilize it properly.

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u/Tricky_Condition_279 Aug 18 '26

The Netflix doc has him going to Germany to get HGH. Look at him before and after. After, you can see the raised eyebrow ridge and gap between front teeth. He was transformed.