Mechanisms underlying mechanical overload-induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy have
been extensively researched since the landmark report by Morpurgo (1897) of “work …

Sarcopenic obesity is becoming a global health concern, owing to the rising older
population, causing cardiometabolic morbidity and mortality. Loss of muscle exceeding …

In the last few years, the muscular system has gained attention due to the discovery of the
muscle-secretome and its high potency for retaining or regaining health. These cytokines …

Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome with a significant impact on older patients' quality of life,
morbidity and mortality. Despite the new available criteria, its early diagnosis remains …

Background Due to the important role of follistatin (FLST), myostatin (MSTN) and growth
differentiation factor 11 (GDF11) in muscle mass regulation; alterations in the FLST to MSTN …

Different forms of physical activity—endurance, resistance or dynamic power—stimulate
cytokine release from various tissues to the bloodstream. Receptors for exercise-induced …

We studied the effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) on gut hormones (leptin,
glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), peptide YY (PYY), cholecystokinin (CCK), and ghrelin) in …

Background To determine the effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) on inflammatory
(C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)) and …

Introduction and aim Myostatin and follistatin are the main hormones for regulating muscle
mass, and previous research suggests they are modulated by resistance training. We …

Purpose To determine the individual and combined effects of 12 weeks of resistance
exercise (RE) and whey protein supplementation on skeletal muscle strength (primary …