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Postprandial Synthesis

Meaning

Postprandial synthesis refers to the metabolic processes of anabolism, or building up, that occur in the period immediately following the ingestion of a meal. This phase is characterized by the uptake and utilization of digested nutrients—amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids—for tissue repair, energy storage, and protein creation. Hormonally, this period is dominated by the secretion of insulin, which acts as the primary anabolic signal to drive nutrient flux into muscle and adipose tissue. Maximizing postprandial synthesis is critical for muscle growth and efficient metabolic health.