Does building muscle help control blood sugar?
Resistance training, skeletal muscle hypertrophy, and glucose homeostasis: how related are they? A Systematic review and Meta-analysis.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Gaining muscle didn’t consistently lead to better blood sugar control, even though both improved with resistance training.
It contradicts the widely held belief that increased muscle mass directly enhances glucose uptake and thus improves metabolic health.
Practical Takeaways
Incorporate resistance training into your routine to improve blood sugar control, even if you're not seeing major muscle growth.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Gaining muscle didn’t consistently lead to better blood sugar control, even though both improved with resistance training.
It contradicts the widely held belief that increased muscle mass directly enhances glucose uptake and thus improves metabolic health.
Practical Takeaways
Incorporate resistance training into your routine to improve blood sugar control, even if you're not seeing major muscle growth.
Publication
Journal
Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme
Year
2024
Authors
J. Paquin, R. Tremblay, H. Islam, E. Riesco, A. Marcotte-Chénard, I. J. Dionne
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Claims (5)
Just building more muscle through weight training doesn’t always help your body manage blood sugar better — something else besides muscle size might be responsible for the health perks.
Lifting weights helps adults gain muscle — studies show it consistently leads to modest muscle growth when done regularly.
Lifting weights can help your body handle sugar better, making your blood sugar levels more stable after meals.
Lifting weights regularly might help your body use insulin better, which can be good for your overall health.
Lifting weights to build muscle can help your body store more sugar and improve blood sugar control over time, leading to lower fasting blood sugar and better insulin sensitivity.