Tag: Insulin signaling

D-chiro-inositol, a naturally occurring sugar, plays a crucial role in insulin signaling and metabolic processes. Several common aliases are used to refer to D-chiro-inositol, primarily its acronym DCI, but it is also known by some systematic and chemical names.

Myoinositol is a natural substance produced in the human body, but its classification can be confusing. Yes, myoinositol is technically a sugar alcohol, or polyol, but it is much more than a mere sweetener, playing critical roles in cell signaling and insulin function.

Studies have shown that amino acid availability, particularly the branched-chain amino acid leucine, is a direct and powerful signal influencing the activation of the mTOR pathway. Understanding what food activates mTOR can help you strategically fuel your body to maximize muscle protein synthesis and promote cellular repair, especially after exercise.

Insulin, stimulated by carbohydrate intake, plays a significant role in upregulating mTOR activity, especially when combined with amino acids. This dynamic has critical implications for muscle protein synthesis and overall anabolic processes within the body.