Research
Molecular
Myostatin levels decreased after a single exercise bout.
Exercise may reduce myostatin levels, which could be beneficial for muscle growth.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
myostatin levels decreased (P < 0.05).
Why this rating
Based on the study design involving human subjects and significant statistical results.
Source
Myokine Expression in Muscle and Myotubes in Response to Exercise Stimulation
Jeffrey D. Covington et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2015
other · n=20Cited 38×
Read the paper This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →