Fitness Training: Cholesterol for Lean Mass?
by Jack Kenefick on March 9, 2010
A recent study has show that eating less cholesterol can actually decrease your amount of lean muscle mass. The study came to the conclusion after following 55 healthy adults between the ages of 60 and 69. The 2008 study held controlled workouts for the 55 adults over a period of 12 weeks and at the end of the 12 week study, researchers found there is a significant correlation between dietary cholesterol and change in the participant’s change in strength. For the most part the individuals who had higher cholesterol levels throughout the study had higher strength gain results. The participants in the study all followed similar fitness programs and diets.
The researchers were stunned by their study’s results, but believe they know why the results occurred. According to the researchers, higher cholesterol leads to leaner mass because of the inflammation process that is caused by high cholesterol. The inflammation process is believed to help in the recovery process that muscles need to go through in order after exercising. The quicker the recovery process runs it course, the sooner more muscle mass can rebuild. It is still unclear of what actually happens to the cholesterol during weight training. It’s also unknown how protein is combined in that process of building muscle.
It should be noted that the same inflammation process which is beneficial for lean muscle mass, is also devastating to your heart’s strength. With that said, despite the results, low cholesterol levels should still be maintained for overall body health.
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