Strenuous exercise linked to developing ALS in those who have a genetic predisposition to ALS

MargaretYakoda

The journal article:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(21)00190-0/fulltext

What the ALS society has to say about this.
https://alsnewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/frequent-intense-exercise-is-a-risk-factor-for-als-but-is-it/

Note: The link is only for people who have a genetic predisposition to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and ONLY for vigorous exercise on a frequent basis.

Moderate exercise appears not to be linked, and, unsurprisingly, has a beneficial effect, even for people who either have a genetic predisposition, or who have been diagnosed with ALS.