- Menstrual cycle phase does not significantly affect muscle protein synthesis or myofibrillar protein breakdown in response to resistance exercise.
- 12 premenopausal women were involved in the study, with rigorous methods utilized to measure protein turnover.
- The study found no significant anabolic advantage to performing resistance training in any particular phase of the menstrual cycle.
- Metabolomics analysis revealed no notable phase-specific differences in circulating blood metabolites.
- The findings challenge the notion that the follicular phase may be more advantageous for muscle anabolism due to higher estrogen levels.
Muscle Protein Synthesis Not Influenced by Menstrual Cycle Phase: Study
Conexiant
March 12, 2025
