Part 1 – Muscle: The Unexpected Feats of Your Body’s Largest Organ

In this series, discover how skeletal muscle, the body’s largest organ, impacts health and longevity. From regulating hormones and blood sugar to boosting brain health, muscles are far more than just a source of strength. By Sheramy Tsai (Epoch Health / The Epoch Times) July 17, 2024 Updated: July 27, 2024

Beyond major contributors to movement, our muscles play a systemic role in the function of metabolism, immune support, and mental health.

In this series, discover how skeletal muscle, the body’s largest organ, impacts health and longevity. From regulating hormones and blood sugar to boosting brain health, muscles are far more than just a source of strength.

We often see muscles as the source of our strength and physical appearance but regard organs as more essential, responsible for functions such as circulating blood and digesting food.