Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) November 2014 PMID 25431568

Gender differences in skeletal muscle substrate metabolism - molecular mechanisms and insulin sensitivity.

Anne-Marie Lundsgaard, Bente Kiens

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Discussions exhibit high interest through mentions of estrogen and lipid oxidation, with examples like references to videos on women lifting weights or being metabolically healthier, emphasizing curiosity and educational intent. The tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, demonstrating engagement and potential influence on perceptions of gender and exercise.

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Most discussions support the article's points about hormonal influence and metabolic differences, reflecting general consensus.

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Posts show high curiosity, especially around the implications of gender differences and exercise, indicated by references to videos and personal opinions.

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The discussions seem to promote a broader understanding of gender-based muscle metabolism, which could influence fitness practices or gender perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • This review explores how gender influences skeletal muscle metabolism, focusing on differences in glucose and lipid processing between men and women, and the molecular mechanisms behind these differences.
  • It highlights that women may have better insulin sensitivity and distinct muscle fiber types, which affect how their muscles utilize substrates like glucose and fatty acids during various activities and states such as fasting or exercise.
  • The role of female-specific hormones like estradiol and circulating adipokines such as adiponectin and leptin is discussed in relation to their impact on muscle metabolism and overall glucose homeostasis.

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Jennifer Thetford-Kay
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Feb 20, 2023 · 34 likes · 1 share · 10,552 followers View post →
Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
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Females oxidize lipids at faster rates than males, and exhibit greater metabolic flexibility. While this isn't enough to offset their lower aerobic capacities, it may have implications for very prolonged duration exercise. #exercise #endurance #Training https://t.co/vBrTWYpoC8 https://t.co/kgnOBlwBKU

Oct 5, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 10,637 followers View post →
AA || SB
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Also, before any women think they’ll become “too muscular” or look bulky by lifting weights and don’t want to try it out, here are a few videos explaining why women too can lift weights and not have to worry about looking like that https://t.co/wRtMTNSxZv

Sep 17, 2019 · 2 likes · 10,250 followers View post →
Dan ⛢
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@MrMasonMason @AlanaFeral https://t.co/OkoYfEzL8r https://t.co/XsWAMBkjIF https://t.co/OMD3f8H2DM https://t.co/oAujvHlMk9 These are some, I would also tell you to go watch Jessie Gender's videos on trans people in sports. She is also trans but does well researched videos and always shows her references

Aug 25, 2022 · 1 like · 103 followers View post →
Clara Pedersen
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Females have higher levels of estrogen which improves insulin sensitivity and tend to make women more metabolically healthy than men https://t.co/74TmwFlqOb

Aug 8, 2024 · 1 like · 2 followers View post →
Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
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RT @NBTiller: Females oxidize lipids at faster rates than males, and exhibit greater metabolic flexibility. While this isn't enough to offs…

Oct 5, 2020 · 1 share · 10,637 followers View post →

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Clara Pedersen
@clarapedersen02 · X

Females have higher levels of estrogen which improves insulin sensitivity and tend to make women more metabolically healthy than men https://t.co/74TmwFlqOb

Aug 8, 2024 · 1 like · 2 followers View post →
Rose
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RT @JenKteach: https://t.co/nu686KXiwr

May 18, 2024 · 1 share · 988 followers View post →
Jennifer Thetford-Kay
@JenKteach · X

https://t.co/nu686KXiwr

Feb 20, 2023 · 34 likes · 1 share · 10,552 followers View post →
Dan ⛢
@dpbandua · X

@MrMasonMason @AlanaFeral https://t.co/OkoYfEzL8r https://t.co/XsWAMBkjIF https://t.co/OMD3f8H2DM https://t.co/oAujvHlMk9 These are some, I would also tell you to go watch Jessie Gender's videos on trans people in sports. She is also trans but does well researched videos and always shows her references

Aug 25, 2022 · 1 like · 103 followers View post →
Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
@NBTiller · X

RT @NBTiller: Females oxidize lipids at faster rates than males, and exhibit greater metabolic flexibility. While this isn't enough to offs…

Oct 5, 2020 · 1 share · 10,637 followers View post →
Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
@NBTiller · X

Females oxidize lipids at faster rates than males, and exhibit greater metabolic flexibility. While this isn't enough to offset their lower aerobic capacities, it may have implications for very prolonged duration exercise. #exercise #endurance #Training https://t.co/vBrTWYpoC8 https://t.co/kgnOBlwBKU

Oct 5, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 10,637 followers View post →
AA || SB
@xMellowRello · X

Also, before any women think they’ll become “too muscular” or look bulky by lifting weights and don’t want to try it out, here are a few videos explaining why women too can lift weights and not have to worry about looking like that https://t.co/wRtMTNSxZv

Sep 17, 2019 · 2 likes · 10,250 followers View post →
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@StealthTweetin · X

For more details on this point, this is an excellent video: https://t.co/wx3bqZuhcX

Mar 10, 2019 · 245 followers View post →
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@abhishek20057 · X

I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/SjfoxlUuQI Should Women Lift Like Men?

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