"Testosterone and Progesterone, But Not Estradiol, Stimulate Muscle Protein Synthesis in Postmenopausal Women" (Gordon I. Smith, Jun Yoshino, Dominic N. Reeds, David Bradley, Rachel E. Burrows, Henry D. Heisey, Anna C. Moseley, and Bettina Mittendorfe)
Testosterone and progesterone, but not estradiol, stimulate muscle protein synthesis in postmenopausal women.
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Discussions reflect a generally supportive yet somewhat neutral stance towards the research, with mentions of specific hormones like testosterone and progesterone and their effects on muscle synthesis. For example, some posts highlight the study's confirmed results, while others mention the researchers or question the wider significance, indicating moderate engagement and interest with a focus on the scientific content rather than broader societal impacts.
Some posts and reactions acknowledge the findings, supporting the idea that testosterone and progesterone stimulate muscle growth in postmenopausal women.
Posts show a neutral level of curiosity, mainly mentioning the study without delving deeper into implications or applications.
Several comments engage by discussing the researchers involved and the scientific basis, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful interaction.
The discussion hints at potential clinical or health-related significance, yet lacks explicit calls to action or detailed exploration of societal implications.
Abstract in brief
- Testosterone and progesterone, but not estradiol, increase muscle protein synthesis in postmenopausal women.
- Muscle protein synthesis rates and the expression of growth-related genes like MYOD1, FST, and FOXO3 are higher in postmenopausal women compared to premenopausal women.
- Treatments with testosterone and progesterone boost muscle protein synthesis in postmenopausal women, while estradiol shows no significant effect on muscle growth or gene expression.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyRT @KruseYouri: "Testosterone and Progesterone, But Not Estradiol, Stimulate Muscle Protein Synthesis in Postmenopausal Women" (Gordon I.…
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"Testosterone and Progesterone, But Not Estradiol, Stimulate Muscle Protein Synthesis in Postmenopausal Women" (Gordon I. Smith, Jun Yoshino, Dominic N. Reeds, David Bradley, Rachel E. Burrows, Henry D. Heisey, Anna C. Moseley, and Bettina Mittendorfe)
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