The 4 Most Important Players for Muscle Mass - Rhonda Patrick
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January 21st 2025
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Parent Episode: Q&A #53 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (11/4/23)
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In this video, a segment from a FoundMyFitness members-only Q&A, Rhonda Patrick details the 4 most important players for building & preserving muscle mass.
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- Regular infrared sauna use increases blood vessel density in aged muscles by 33%, though muscle size, strength, and protein synthesis remain unchanged.
- Once-weekly, low-volume resistance training boosts physical functioning, energy, and social engagement in older adults while reducing pain by up to 40% and improving strength by 30%.
- Short-term creatine monohydrate use, even without exercise, may boost lean body mass, particularly in women.
- Post-exercise infrared sauna use contributes to a 25% increase in jump height and a 6.8% peak power boost in female athletes—a potential tool for enhancing power production.
- Curcumin, a compound derived from turmeric, aids in reducing muscle damage and soreness after intense exercise, potentially speeding up recovery.
