A cheap nutritional supplement that mimics the benefits of exercise without physical effort

 


A cheap nutritional supplement that mimics the benefits of

exercise without physical effort


A new study shows that taking a simple, low-cost nutritional supplement

may give the body benefits similar to those provided by regular exercise

such as improving heart and metabolic health and reducing aging.


In the study

a team of researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Xuanwu Medical

University led an in-depth scientific investigation to find out what happens to

the body at the molecular level after exercise.


The researchers found that continuous physical activity stimulates the production

of a natural compound called "betaine," which has anti-inflammatory properties

and contributes to delaying aging, as it has been described as "an endogenous

molecule produced by regular exercise, and has multiple protective effects.".


Betaine is known as a natural compound found in foods such as beets, spinach

and whole grains.It is also available in the form of a nutritional supplement

at a low price, and some athletes already use it.


13 healthy young men participated in the study, and they underwent examination

of the effect of exercise on the body in two periods: after intense exercise

(oneround of running for a distance of 5 km)

and after running daily for the same distance over several weeks.


The researchers collected blood and stool samples in 3 stages

(before exercise, immediately after it, and after regular training)


and noted that acute exercise initially raised inflammation levels

and caused "metabolic chaos," but as exercise continued

vital signs began to indicate an improvement in immunity

and activation of

the gut microbiome.And a decline in signs of cellular aging.

Exercise has also been shown to enhance the production of betaine within

the kidneys, which enhances its effect as a natural biological mediator that

protects organs from age-related deterioration.


Researchers

have observed that "betaine" works by inhibiting an enzyme

known as TBK1, which plays a role in inflammation and tissue aging.


To confirm the effectiveness of Betaine, the researchers gave it directly to mice

and they noticed that the effect was almost similar to exercise.

The compound helped reduce inflammation, improve metabolic function

enhance cognitive abilities and motor coordination

and even reduce depression-like behaviors in older mice.


The researchers hope that 

"betaine" can provide a partial alternative to exercise for people 

who are unable to do it, such as the elderly or those with physical disabilities.


However

they noted that the sample size in this study is limited, requiring additional

research to confirm the supplement's long-term safety

and effectiveness in humans especially in different age groups.


"These findings give us a new perspective to understand how bodily functions

can be targeted by natural chemical means to prevent aging and related

diseases" said Dr.Liu Guanghui, one of the study's authors.


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