Your gut bacteria is constantly building your muscles.
Most people focus on protein for strength. But a lesser-known gut bacteria called Roseburia quietly influences hand grip, leg strength, and how your body processes amino acids which builds muscles long term.
Your gut bacteria is constantly building your muscles.
Most people focus on protein for strength. But a lesser-known gut bacteria called Roseburia quietly influences hand grip, leg strength, and how your body processes amino acids which builds muscles long term.
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀: • Produces butyrate, the primary fuel for your gut lining — keeping inflammation low and blood sugar stable • Linked to nearly 30% stronger grip strength in older adults who carry it versus those who don't • Low levels correlate with higher plasma glucose, IBS, Crohn's, and Type 2 diabetes risk
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘁: • Inulin-rich plants: shallots, bananas, spring onions/leeks, cooked tapioca, asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, and chicory root • The Mediterranean diet: whole grains, legumes, nuts
Feed your gut with what grows in the ground. The bacteria does the rest
