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I don’t think this is true. My understanding is that the heart is a very unique muscle because it doesn’t grow. If your heart does grow, either by genetic defec
by consteval 2y ago
I don’t think this is true. My understanding is that the heart is a very unique muscle because it doesn’t grow. If your heart does grow, either by genetic defect or anabolic abuse, it works much worse. So you’ll live a shorter life.
- naasking 2y agoHeart muscle can shrink in extreme calorie deficits which can lead to heart issues, therefore it must grow when leaving such calorie deficits, even if that growth has an upper bound.
- sn9 2y agoHypertrophy of the heart is a well-known and desired part of improving cardiovascular fitness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerobic_exercise#Health_effects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerobic_exercise#Health_effect...