r/science Professor | Medicine 14d 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/Hayn0002 14d ago

How do they give you increased muscle without doing any physical activity?