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Here's an article about a study that showed a relatively simple intervention could help repair muscle: https://science.news/2018-03-12-vitamin-d-may-accelerate-muscle-repair-when-combined-with-olive-oil.html
Thanks, Bernie!
The combination of olive oil with Vitamin D seemed to be the best combination. There is also mention of the omega 3 oils which have been shown time and again to help decrease inflammation throughout the body, whether it be in muscle or elsewhere. You get those mostly from cold water fish like anchovies, salmon, mackerel, cod, krill, etc. If you are not a fish lover, you can try fish sauce to add salt to your stew.
This particular study was in rats, with a 10 week timeline. Rather than thickening muscle fibers the way Vitamin D and olive oil did, high consumption of butter caused deterioration of muscle.
So, if you know anyone who is either old and frail, or otherwise trying to repair muscles, let them know that this may be worth trying.
Thanks, Bernie!
The combination of olive oil with Vitamin D seemed to be the best combination. There is also mention of the omega 3 oils which have been shown time and again to help decrease inflammation throughout the body, whether it be in muscle or elsewhere. You get those mostly from cold water fish like anchovies, salmon, mackerel, cod, krill, etc. If you are not a fish lover, you can try fish sauce to add salt to your stew.
This particular study was in rats, with a 10 week timeline. Rather than thickening muscle fibers the way Vitamin D and olive oil did, high consumption of butter caused deterioration of muscle.
So, if you know anyone who is either old and frail, or otherwise trying to repair muscles, let them know that this may be worth trying.