How does a caloric deficit affect protein synthesis?
During a caloric deficit, the capacity for protein synthesis decreases because caloric restriction reduces the anabolic signaling environment. Specifically, mTORC1, which regulates protein synthesis, becomes less active, resulting in a diminished response to the same training stimulus compared to periods of maintenance or surplus.
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