catabolics

[BOOEY]

Can someone explain to me, in scientific terms, when the body goes into a catoblic state (muscle catabolism). Not looking for general ideas, but as specific as possible instances when you're body becomes catabolic and eats your muscle. Thanks.

 

[~SC~]

When you are over-trained, you don't eat enough protein to support muscular growth along w/carbs and fats for energy purposes, and also when your body is not in the state of a positive nitrogen balance. There are more, those are a few.

~SC~
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[BOOEY]

Thanks sc, can you explain to me the nitrogen balance?

 

[John WB]

How do you know if you're eating enough or not eating enough?

 

[faller]

I explained nitro balance about a week ago, if you can find the thread

To add to sc's list...pyschologic stress can influence catabolism, as can lack of sleep, alcohol or a long list of drugs. I believe dehydration will also cause (or favor) catabolism. Hormones are very influencial, test, IGF-1, GH etc are anabolic, cortisol is the major catabolic hormone, but leukotrines, cytokines and a variety of other hormones can effect muscle catabolism.