Muscle mass helps prevent disease, especially diabetes, expert says
Physiology professor Mohammed Al-Ahmadi says muscle mass protects against diseases, particularly diabetes, due to its role in energy use and insulin sensitivity.
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AIMohammed Al-Ahmadi, professor of exercise physiology, said that muscle mass helps protect against diseases, especially diabetes.
Speaking in an interview with Al-Saudiya TV, Al-Ahmadi explained that active muscles consume energy, which is derived from food and blood glucose.
He noted that people with greater muscle mass have higher insulin sensitivity, while those who lose muscle are more likely to develop insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes.
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