Caffeine and Exercise
Have Similar Effects in DNA
Summary- DNA
isn’t just inherited; it can be changed by exercise or the consumption of
caffeine. A new study proves that if inactive, healthy individuals exercise for
a few minutes, their DNA alters immediately. Also, it suggested that if you
drink coffee in the morning, it could influence muscle the same way as
exercise. The way the DNA in muscle is changed is by the molecules inside that
are chemically and structurally different.
This could cause an increase in muscle strength and be beneficial for a
healthy metabolism.
Critique- This is
awesome!!! Now I can have an excuse for all the Starbucks I drink J Also, it’s good to
know that exercise is something that needs to be practiced to continue to get
it’s effects. I hope that this new information will be used to encourage more
people to exercise so that they become attuned to being healthy and staying
healthy.
Impact- The fact
that muscle adapts to level of use adds to the chemical balance of our muscle
from exercise is very important. Environmental shifts are adjustable for DNA,
whether you exercise, drink coffee, or both. Better health can be accomplished
very easily with this idea in mind.
The DNA thing you mentioned is pretty cool - even if DNA is kinda boring. I can sort of understand the point you are trying to get across - but I am still curious: does this mean the Starbucks-lovers like yourself will have have children who will love coffee by default? Because if your DNA is changing, does that get passed on to offspring?
ReplyDeleteI personally have never set foot in a Starbucks - and I don't plan to. Coffee tastes gross to begin with and even though it may or may not taste good with tons of sugar and milk in it, it's horrible for you. Don't even get me started on how many calories are in the smallest size coffee you can get. I would think that it would hurt your body - so hearing about how it affects the DNA was pretty interesting. Also, I do exercise every day, but not vigorously. So does my DNA still change?