Thursday, January 9, 2014

Molecule behind the benefits of exercise discovered

While it's clear that exercise can improve health and longevity, the changes that occur in the body to facilitate these benefits are less clear. Now researchers publishing in the January issue of Cell Press journal Cell Metabolism have discovered a molecule that is produced during exercise and contributes to the beneficial effects of exercise on metabolism."Our finding bolsters the underlying notion that signals generated in one organ - such as exercising muscle - are released into the circulation and influence other tissues such as fat cells and liver," says senior author Dr.

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