We know that exercise does wonders of the body, but did you know that it can also help you fight cancer? Yes, you’ve read it right. Not only does exercise help you to be fit and strong; it also helps you in fighting the dreaded disease. This study sheds more light on the matter.
This new study focused on a particular immune cell called a cytotoxic T cell. Also known as killer T cells, these are the body’s cancer-killing agents. The hypothesis underpinning the research was that exercise produces certain metabolites that enhance the function of these cancer-killing cells.
Through a series of animal tests the new study reveals these killer T cells are indeed positively influenced by exercise. One experiment even transferred T cells from exercising mice to untrained mice and saw improved tumor reduction responses.
Another reason for us to stay physically active, I guess.
Learn more details about this study over at New Atlas.
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