Why do some people fail to respond to exercise?
Written by Honor Whiteman
Published: Today
Regular physical activity is considered key for the prevention of obesity and associated health conditions, but some people reap greater rewards from exercise than others. A new study may have shed light on why this is.
New research suggests that a liver protein may be to blame for exercise resistance.
In a study of both mice and human subjects, researchers found that higher levels of selenoprotein P - a protein secreted by the liver - was associated with reduced exercise capacity and fewer exercise-related benefits.
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