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Overnight Muscle Growth

Meaning

Overnight Muscle Growth refers to the anabolic process of muscle protein synthesis and net protein accretion that occurs predominantly during periods of nocturnal rest, specifically during deep sleep cycles. This regenerative phenomenon is facilitated by the pulsatile release of growth hormone and the systemic availability of amino acids from recent food intake. It represents a crucial window for physical repair and tissue remodeling, enabling the body to capitalize on the recovery state induced by sleep. Maximizing this overnight anabolism is a key strategy for maintaining lean muscle mass and metabolic integrity.