Control of muscle protein synthesis as a result of contractile activity and amino acid availability: implications for protein requirements

Authors :: Rennie, Michael J.
Source :: International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Dec, 2001, Vol. 11 Issue 4, pS170, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: This article discusses the relationship between muscle protein synthesis, physical activity, and amino acid metabolism. An analysis of food habits, muscle mass, and leucine metabolism is presented.

Subjects :: Amino acid metabolism -- Physiological aspects
Amino acids in human nutrition -- Physiological aspects
Muscle proteins -- Physiological aspects
Proteins -- Synthesis
Exercise -- Physiological aspects
Muscles -- Regeneration
Food/cooking/nutrition
Sports and fitness

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