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Anabolic Window Nutrition

Meaning

The term clinically denotes the specific, transient post-exercise period during which muscle tissue exhibits heightened sensitivity to nutrient uptake, particularly amino acids and glucose. The primary objective is to capitalize on this enhanced cellular receptivity to accelerate protein synthesis and glycogen repletion. Optimized nutritional intake during this phase is crucial for modulating the catabolic state induced by intense physical exertion toward an anabolic, or building, state. Proper application supports adaptive physiological remodeling of skeletal muscle tissue.