Skeletal muscle is a primary regulator of carbohydrates and lipids; consequently, muscle health directly determines how your metabolism processes your diet.

noli's read

This statement is based on the fundamental physiological role of muscle, which is indeed the primary site for glucose storage (via glycogen) and a major player in fatty acid oxidation. The meta-analysis (PMID: 28676863) confirms that muscle mass is inversely associated with the risk of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, validating the idea that muscle is an active endocrine and metabolic organ. What holds true is that maintaining functional muscle mass improves metabolic flexibility. What is sometimes exaggerated in wellness discourse is the implication that a single measure of muscle health is the sole predictor of metabolic health, obscuring the crucial role of the liver, adipose tissue, and daily physical activity level. This is not a simple linear relationship, but a complex systemic network where muscle plays a central but collaborative role. The approach is scientifically grounded, although it simplifies a multifactorial metabolic ecosystem.

the sources

1. 1Hoffmann C, Weigert C 2017