Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Health

Aerobic exercise on a bike caused an increase in the hormone FGF21 3x higher than strength training with weights. FGF21 is a hormone that regulates addictive behavior. It may be a biological explanation why cardio exercise can treat addiction. t.co

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