News Summary

• Scientists have identified a single protein that's activated by both intermittent fasting and exercise.
• The protein is called PICALM (phosphatidylinositol-binding clathrin assembly protein) In muscle cells specifically, this function appears critical for proper development and differentiation into mature, functional muscle fibers.
• If you're looking to build up your muscle, this study shows us that exercise and some form of fasting are a good place to start.
• But intermittent fasting isn't always the best for women.