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Lean Muscle Accretion

Meaning

Lean Muscle Accretion is the clinical term for the net increase in skeletal muscle mass, excluding adipose tissue accumulation, achieved through optimized anabolic signaling. This process requires a positive nitrogen balance driven by sufficient protein synthesis rates, often mediated by insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) signaling. Successful accretion is a primary indicator of metabolic efficiency and hormonal responsiveness, especially regarding testosterone and growth hormone axes.