The Claim
In murine C2C12 skeletal myotubes, 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D3 enhances the activation of the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in response to leucine and insulin, suggesting that it potentiates anabolic signaling in muscle cells.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In muscle cells from mice, a form of vitamin D makes the cells respond stronger to leucine and insulin, which are signals that tell the body to build muscle — so it might help muscles grow better.
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In murine C2C12 skeletal myotubes, 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D3 enhances activation of the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in response to leucine and insulin, suggesting it potentiates anabolic signaling in muscle cells.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that adding vitamin D to muscle cells makes them respond stronger to leucine and insulin, which are signals that tell muscles to grow. This means vitamin D helps muscles build protein better.
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