Super Strength Toddler

[Mesden]

No really, it's true.

Liam has a rare genetic condition called myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy, or muscle enlargement. The condition promotes above-normal growth of the skeletal muscles; it doesn't affect the heart and has no known negative side effects, according to experts.

Liam has the kind of physical attributes that bodybuilders and other athletes dream about: 40 percent more muscle mass than normal, jaw-dropping strength, breathtaking quickness, a speedy metabolism and almost no body fat.

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Liam can run like the wind, has the agility of a cat, lifts pieces of furniture that most children his age couldn't push across a slick floor and eats like there is no tomorrow -- without gaining weight.

"He's hungry for a full meal about every hour because of his rapid metabolism," Dana Hoekstra said. "He's already eating me out of house and home."

Liam's condition is more than a medical rarity: It could help scientists unlock the secrets of muscle growth and muscle deterioration. Research on adults who share Liam's condition could lead to new treatments for debilitating ailments such as muscular dystrophy and osteoporosis.

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A blood test determined that Liam did not have the genetic mutation that blocks all production of myostatin. Rather, he has the myostatin blockade, his mother said. His is one of roughly 100 known cases in the world, according to experts and medical literature.

Now all he needs it the flashy Red, White and Blue outfit and he's the reincarnation of Capitan America!

[Demetrius]

Man, what I wouldn't give for that condition, uber-metabolism and muscle mass naturally... I hope this kid turns out ok, that and I look forward to seeing him play in college sports, when I'm older and more out of shape.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Well it's about damn time, the superhero evolution begins now! Just think, he's this strong as a toddler, just how powerful will he be when he's fully grown? Will be be able to fling cars about and punch through brick walls?

[Tendronai]

What a freak.

Seriously, that's a cool story. I feel sorry for his parents, though. Can you imagine the kind of damage he could do when he gets angry when he's older? He's already punching through walls now!

[Doppler12]

Originally Posted by Hawk

Well it's about damn time, the superhero evolution begins now! Just think, he's this strong as a toddler, just how powerful will he be when he's fully grown? Will be be able to fling cars about and punch through brick walls?

He'll have the strength to punch through brick walls(maybe...) but the mutation doesn't increase bone strength, Punching a brick wall will still break his hand.
And for flinging cars, That would be an amazing feat, next he'll paint himself gray and call himself 'Sulk'.

[Demetrius]

You don't really need that much of increased bone strength, bone is stronger the harder it is flexed, and with the muscle he'll have to support it I'd be more worried about just snapping tendons.

[Mannix]

Isn't this kind of an old story? I remember hearing about a kid with the same condition a while back, and he was in middle school at the time. If I recall, he's also a gifted pianist.

Originally Posted by Mesden

*shrug* May 30, 2007 isn't that old. =P

The story, not the article.

[Mesden]

*shrug* May 30, 2007 isn't that old. =P

[Tyrazial]

I hope he becomes a billionaire. Than he can fight crime!

[Meister]

Originally Posted by Mannix

Isn't this kind of an old story? I remember hearing about a kid with the same condition a while back, and he was in middle school at the time.

I recall Brian posting on the front page about another or possibly even the same kid with the same condition a while back.