Are there sex differences in gaining mass and strength? | Dr. Chris McGlory

Posted on July 19th 2023 (over 1 year)

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Older adults exhibit a more significant increase in strength than muscle mass when engaging in resistance training. This phenomenon is partly attributed to older individuals being anabolically resistant to resistance exercise and not frequently engaging in it. Dr. McGlory discusses the role of nutrition, focusing on amino acids and omega-3s, in strength gains and how omega-3s appear to enhance strength in older women particularly. Drs. McGlory and Patrick also touch upon the sex differences in muscle gains and the possible influence of estrogen on the conversion of omega-3 fatty acids. In this clip, Dr. McGlory discusses the intriguing interplay between resistance training, nutrition, and muscle adaptation, especially among older adults.

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