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Obesity and Health Issues Rooted in Skeletal Muscle
The focus on the obesity epidemic is misplaced, as obesity is a symptom of unhealthy skeletal muscle. Health issues like Alzheimer's have their roots in skeletal muscle decades before they manifest. Over 40% of the population focusing on obesity are directed towards the wrong issue. Skeletal muscle and insulin resistance are crucial, with sedentary behavior leading to pathology in skeletal muscle. Skeletal muscle is a primary site for glucose disposal and storage of glycogen. Understanding the critical role of skeletal muscle is essential for addressing health issues.