A study has shown that having a regular breakfast helps improve muscle strength.

 

The research team from Southwest China University tracked 25,819 adults up to the age of 83. The team analyzed the relationship between participants' breakfast frequency and grip strength.

 

According to follow-up observations, women who eat a regular breakfast every day had grip strength (hand strength) up to 10% higher than women who do not. No significant changes were observed in men, and the research team analyzed this as being due to hormonal differences between men and women.

 

Grip strength is an indicator of overall muscle strength, and it is desirable to maintain the average grip strength for the same age group. According to the National Statistical Office, adult men have an average grip strength of approximately 44kg in their 20s, 43.5kg in their 30s, 40kg in their 50s, and 34.8kg in their 60s. Adult women have an average grip strength of about 25.3kg in their 20s to 30s, 25.1kg in their 40s, 23.8kg in their 50s, and 21.3kg in their 60s. To increase grip strength, exercises that use the arms such as push-ups, dumbbell lifting, and climbing are effective. Additionally, using rubber balls or grip strengtheners to perform hand-strengthening exercises about 30 to 45 times a day can be helpful.

In a previous study by the research team, it was found that people who skip breakfast have higher levels of chronic inflammation markers, such as cytokines, compared to those who eat breakfast regularly. The team analyzed that regular breakfast consumption reduces the secretion of cytokines, which in turn decreases muscle size and strength.

 

The research team recommended having a breakfast rich in vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium to improve muscle strength. Examples include ▲Greek yogurt and nuts ▲Cheese omelet and spinach ▲Salmon avocado toast.

 

Meanwhile, the results of this study were recently published in 'Frontiers in Psychology'.

 

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A simple breakfast is made with eggs.

Furaina, boiling or cooking seems to be good.

 

Nuts in Greek yogurt help improve strength

It seems to be good~~

 

Greek yogurt is said to contain a lot of protein.