Skeletal muscle, traditionally seen as involved in movement and posture, is now recognized as an endocrine organ producing myokines like IL-6 in response to exercise. Myokines help balance inflammation, highlighting muscle’s role in health and disease prevention. Advances in ultrasound aid in assessing muscle structure and fat distribution, revealing the complex interplay between muscle function, cytokine production, and overall health. Understanding myokine production during exercise underscores muscles’ adaptability to stress and their impact on metabolism and inflammation regulation, offering insights for treating metabolic and inflammatory diseases.
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