ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Myokine

Hey there little one! Have you ever heard of myokines? They are actually really cool molecules that our muscles release when we exercise. Let's learn about them together!

So, first of all, do you know what muscles are? They are the parts of our body that help us move and do things like run, jump, and lift things. When we exercise, our muscles get really active and do a lot of work. This hard work causes them to release special molecules called myokines.

Myokines are kind of like the messengers of our muscles. They go to different parts of our body and tell them to do things like grow stronger, repair themselves, and burn fat. This is why exercising is so good for our bodies - it helps our muscles release myokines which in turn help our body function better.

Some specific myokines that you might hear about are IL-6, which helps reduce inflammation in our bodies, and irisin, which helps us burn fat. These myokines are really helpful for keeping our body healthy and fit.

So, remember, myokines are special molecules that our muscles release when we exercise. They help our body get stronger, repair itself, and burn fat. Pretty cool, huh? Keep on moving and exercising so your muscles can keep releasing those awesome myokines!