Scientists invent exercise pill that mimics health benefits of a 10km run By Luke Andrews Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:58, 7 October 2024 | Updated: 21:17, 7 October 2024 e-mail 5 View comments Condensing a workout into a single pill has long been a pipe dream of medical scientists. But now researchers in Denmark say this vision has moved one step closer to reality, with the invention of a promising new drug.
It mimics the effect of exercising without the user moving a muscle, flushing toxins out of cells and strengthening the heart. In a study on rats, researchers said the drug caused the same health benefits as running 10km at high speeds. The new drug causes the same health benefits as running 10km at high speeds (stock) Your browser does not support iframes.
Dr Thomas Poulsen, a chemist at Aarhus University who led the research, said: added: 'It can be difficult to maintain motivation to run many kilometers at high speed and go without food. 'For people with physical ailments, such as a weak heart or general weakness, a nutritional supplement can be the key to better recovery.' After exercise, normally the body enters a state of inflammation with increased levels of lactate and ketones.
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