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Sustained Anabolic State

Meaning

Sustained anabolic state describes a prolonged physiological condition where the rate of tissue building, primarily muscle protein synthesis, consistently exceeds the rate of tissue breakdown, or catabolism. This metabolic equilibrium is the fundamental requirement for achieving long-term lean mass accrual, accelerated tissue repair, and overall body composition improvement. Achieving this state is a key objective in performance optimization and anti-aging medicine, requiring precise hormonal, nutritional, and training synchronization. It is a critical biomarker of robust metabolic health.