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General Slang
MPS
EM-PEE-ESS · noun · informal
Muscle protein synthesis; how muscle is built.
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Muscle Protein Synthesis, the process by which the body repairs and builds new muscle protein; protein intake and training drive it up.
“A dose of protein post-workout spikes MPS.”
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MPS In A Sentence
A dose of protein post-workout spikes MPS.
Origin & Usage
Physiology acronym used in nutrition discussion.
Variants
muscle protein synthesis
People Also Ask
What does MPS mean?
MPS stands for Muscle Protein Synthesis, the process by which the body repairs and builds new muscle protein.
What drives MPS up?
Resistance training and protein intake, especially leucine-rich protein, are the main drivers that spike muscle protein synthesis.
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