HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Happens If Supplements That Block Bonding Of Myostatin In Body Is Taken?

default
Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015
Question: What happens if you take a supplement/injection that blocks the bonding of myostatin in the human body?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Bigger muscles/potential tendon rupture problems.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.

Myostatin is a protein in the body that keeps muscles from getting too large. If you block this with a myostatin inhibitor, muscles can get larger. There are myostatin inhibitors available in the market as supplements.

Unfortunately, it has some unfortunate side effects. It can make tendons brittle and more likely to rupture. It can also result in having the larger muscles be more prone to injury and damage. It is best to build up muscle tissue through exercise and not use these supplements.

Thank you for using HCM
Dr. Robinson
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Kathy Robinson

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :1989

Answered : 3535 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Happens If Supplements That Block Bonding Of Myostatin In Body Is Taken?

Brief Answer: Bigger muscles/potential tendon rupture problems. Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for your question. Myostatin is a protein in the body that keeps muscles from getting too large. If you block this with a myostatin inhibitor, muscles can get larger. There are myostatin inhibitors available in the market as supplements. Unfortunately, it has some unfortunate side effects. It can make tendons brittle and more likely to rupture. It can also result in having the larger muscles be more prone to injury and damage. It is best to build up muscle tissue through exercise and not use these supplements. Thank you for using HCM Dr. Robinson