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Anabolic Resistance

Meaning

Anabolic resistance is a clinical phenomenon characterized by a blunted muscle protein synthesis response to typically potent anabolic stimuli, such as amino acid ingestion or resistance exercise. This condition is frequently observed in aging individuals, a state known as sarcopenia, and in various catabolic disease states. It represents a fundamental failure in muscle tissue to efficiently utilize nutritional and hormonal signals for growth and repair, leading to a net catabolic state.