During training, ATP is burned to fuel muscle contractions, which increases AMP levels. This activates a protein called AMP kinase (AMPK). AMPK reduces protein synthesis by inhibiting mTOR. Think of it like this â if mTOR is like the gas-pedal for protein synthesis, then AMPK is the brakes.
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