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Summary Researchers say apple peel reduces muscle atrophy and promotes muscle growth in mice.
Researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered that a waxy substance known as ursolic acid found in the apple peel reduces muscle atrophy and promotes muscle growth in mice.It is also found to reduce fat, blood sugar levels, cholesterol and triglycerides, hence, can be used in treating muscle wasting and metabolic disorders such as diabetes. “Muscle atrophy causes big problems. Its also very common it affects most people at some point in their lives, during illness or aging. But, theres no medicine for it,” said Christopher Adams, endocrinologist and senior author of the study.
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