Obesity's muscle mystery: can exercise rewire protein production?

NCT ID NCT04700800

First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at how obesity changes muscle fiber types and protein production. Researchers gave 48 volunteers exercise and amino acid infusions to see how their muscles responded. The goal was to understand the biological reasons behind muscle changes in obesity, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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