03/12/2024
A new human hormone was discovered in 2000 called fibroblast growth factor (FGF21). Since its discovery, "FGF21 has emerged as a key agent for promotion of metabolic and artery health, leanness, and longevity." Drug companies, of course, are trying to patent a variety of FGF21 look-alikes, but is there anything we can do to boost FGF21 naturally?
Lace up your sneakers! Exercise boosts our FGF21 levels. (That may even be one of the reasons exercise is so good for us.)
Which works better? Eight weeks of aerobic exercise (running) or resistance exercise (lifting weights)? Both, but the resistance exercise edged out the aerobic exercise; researchers saw a 42 percent increase in FGF21 in the weight-lifters versus a 25 percent increase in the runners. See the video “Life Extension with FGF21” at https://buff.ly/4acYAt8 to learn more.
What role might diet play in boosting FGF21? See the video “How to Boost FGF21 with Diet for Longevity” at https://buff.ly/3QDaqG4 to learn more.
In my Daily Dozen, I recommend getting up to 90 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity, such as brisk (four miles per hour) walking, or 40 minutes a day of vigorous activity, like jogging or actively playing sports. To learn more about the benefits of exercise, see our videos at https://buff.ly/4bxi3Wm.
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