Talk about lazy training.
Danish researchers have developed a new drug that mimics the effects and benefits of intense exercise without moving the muscles.
This research Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistryclaims that the drug produces It has the same health benefits as running long distances at high speeds.
The drug, now called LaKe, has been shown to eliminate toxins and strengthen the heart in laboratory rats.
“We have developed a molecule that can mimic the body’s natural metabolic response to intense exercise and fasting,” said Dr. Thomas Poulsen, a chemist at Aarhus University who led the study. “In reality, this molecule puts the body into a metabolic state equivalent to running 10 kilometers at high speed on an empty stomach.”
After exercise, the body typically enters an inflammatory phase where lactic acid and ketone levels spike.
This spike not only triggers the release of appetite-suppressing hormones, but also flushes fatty acids from the bloodstream, reducing the risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, and activating the body’s repair systems.
According to american heart associationOne-third of adults in the United States have three or more risk factors for metabolic disorders, such as heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes.
The release of lactic acid helps maintain metabolic function. Ketone bodies, on the other hand, are produced by the liver and are activated whenever the body begins to convert fat into energy, such as after prolonged exercise, during fasting, or when starved of carbohydrates.
Researchers say LaKe can safely and effectively control the amount of lactic acid and ketones produced in the body.
“It can be difficult to stay motivated to run for miles at high speed and without eating,” Poulsen explained. LaKe promises effortless results, which can be a game-changer for people with injuries or health conditions.
“For people with physical illnesses, such as weak hearts or general weakness, nutritional supplements can be the key to promoting recovery,” Paulsen said.
LaKe will soon undergo human trials to confirm its safety and effectiveness. If successful, the molecule could be developed and sold for use in humans.
