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Catabolic State Interruption

Meaning

Catabolic State Interruption is a targeted clinical strategy designed to halt or reverse the net breakdown of complex molecules, such as muscle protein and bone matrix, which characterizes a catabolic state. This physiological condition, often induced by prolonged caloric deficit, severe illness, or excessive stress hormone exposure, leads to a negative nitrogen balance and tissue wasting. The interruption aims to shift the body’s metabolism toward anabolism, promoting repair, growth, and tissue preservation.