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Sulbutamol (beta2 androgenic agonist), if consumed before weightlifting, does it burn fat and increase protein synthesis? many studies on animals onl

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Beta agonist: Sulbutamol may help burn fat, yes, given its adrenergic action. It will not enhance protein synthesis, though.

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Dr. Aurea Tomeski answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Salbutamol: IsB2 adrenergic receptor agonist usually used for relief of bronchospasm in asthma and COPD marketed as Ventolin or Proventil (albuterol). It is also used in Obstetrics to delay premature labor and lowers potassium in the blood. Report shows it burn fat and increase performance of athletes. The drug's bronchodilating effect may have improved respiratory adaptation at the beginning.of Exercise.

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