Myokines
☆ WatchSignalling proteins secreted by skeletal muscle during contraction (e.g. irisin, BDNF, IL-6, cathepsin B) that mediate muscle–brain and muscle–organ crosstalk, linking exercise to mood, cognition, and metabolism.
Too little may be associated with
Physical inactivity; reduced exercise-driven muscle–brain signalling.
Too much may be associated with
Not typically applicable; some markers rise transiently with intense exercise.
Informational only — not medical advice.
Stimuli that influence it
- Aerobic exercise (behavior)
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (behavior)
- Cycling (behavior)
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT) (behavior)
- Resistance training (behavior)
- Running (behavior)
- Swimming (behavior)
- Walking outdoors (behavior)