Protein synthesis requires much more than just stimulating mTOR or eating enough protein. Here are some of the other requirements for maximizing protein synthesis and building muscle.
Protein synthesis requires much more than just stimulating mTOR or eating enough protein. Here are some of the other requirements for maximizing protein synthesis and building muscle.
0:30 – mTOR and AMPK is not as simple as ON or OFF
2:00 – Factors that influence the magnitude of protein synthesis response
2:50 – Ribosomes’ effect on protein synthesis
4:30 – The amount of calorie surplus required depends on the type of hypertrophy
5:30 – When the minutiae of nutrient timing and specific macros comes in to play
6:45 – Nutrient timing matters most for natural athletes