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Anabolic Yield

Meaning

Anabolic yield quantifies the measurable efficiency and magnitude of net protein synthesis and tissue accretion resulting from a specific metabolic stimulus, such as a meal or a resistance training session. It represents the actual physiological output, often measured as muscle protein gain, achieved over a defined recovery period. Maximizing this yield is a critical objective in clinical nutrition and exercise science for promoting functional independence and combating age-related muscle loss. The concept focuses on the biological return on investment from a given anabolic input.