Stress and protein synthesis

[budhawarfare]

I'm reposting this because I posted it in the alternative health section by accident.

How valid is the assertion that the rate of protein synthesis is largely determined by an individual’s mental, emotional and biochemical reaction to stress?

The assertion is paraphrased from this interview around 2:25
http://www.youtube.com/user/PaulChek...49/uB8YDFQXuSw

[Scott Sonnon]

It's long since verified as fact. Just not public knowledge.

[budhawarfare]

I came across this video today which does much to elaborate on Paul Chek's statement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prtvkp7GQC4&feature=related

After watching the first video I guess I was wondering if mass-building, body building, could be understood from a stress physiology perspective. Due to the Laws of Outcome we would like to create controlled stress in are bodies (exercise) so that we can handle the inevitable stress that comes from living more easily. The ease with which we adapt would depend on stress management and strain prevention, because form and function are intimately related. We continue creating the controlled stress until neurological adaptation takes place and then we progress the level of stress by increasing volume, intensity, density or complexity.
This might be way too much of an oversimplification and it probably does not even touch upon muscle mass building.

If an individual’s reaction to stress determines their rate of protein synthesis could mental and emotional stress management techniques increase the rate at which we synthesize protein due to the mind-body connection?

Also, are extremely high calorie, high protein diets necessary to build muscle mass or can the rate of protein synthesis be increased enough to the point where overeating is unnecessary? After all, continued overeating very likely causes stress.

This concept opens up a whole can of worms for me; maybe others find it interesting too. :)

[Scott Sonnon]

I've been researching and experimenting with the connection between stress physiology and tactically athletic performance for 20 years. What's written above, I've found to be true. I don't always agree with Paul, but in this case I do.

[hermanchauw]

This concept opens up a whole can of worms for me; maybe others find it interesting too. :)
I was just about to say this. Thanks for sharing.

[budhawarfare]

Coach, thanks for the trusted verification.

[budhawarfare]

Herman it's my pleasure to share when I can. I don't want to get off on to much of a tangent, but today, among other things I was pondering about the purpose of the qigong practice associated with bodhidharma called the Muscle/tendon change classic. Qigong is said to relieve stress and improve immune function, so maybe it improves the rate of protein synthesis also. I bought a video demonstrating the exercises so I can let you know how it goes in a few months.

[OJF]

Very interesting. Yet another example of how our whole organism is intrinsically linked together :)

I've recently taken a huge interest in dieting and eating habits, and I'm wondering if there are any specifical courses on how this works, like the "You are what you eat" by CHEK. Anyone have any specific recommendations? Would be great, thanks!

-OJF

[Scott Sonnon]

Start with Katherine Woodall's nutrition book: Satisfaction. If you want to truly understand nutrition, you must do so from the perspective of endocrinology.

[paul.fanta]

I've found that eating as little as possible just feels better.
So the question about stress and protein synthesis to me is really translated how to eat less [more dense food] still get enough nutrition. So my reply is basically to check in and to say thank you.

1. thanks Scott for so much practical stuff all the time. You have helped me over and over more times than I can say thank you for. God forgives!
2. I've gone from 215# to 175# [took at least a year, probably more like two] and now I am pretty lean! Using the 16 steps to flat belly among other things you have suggested. Now I want to build back up to 200# on a lean foundation. That is easier because, well, it is easier to move when you are lighter.
3. Been consistent with Intu-Flow® and four corner balance drill. Otherwise "instincto". My work is varies daily, I have just been following my needs. But now... I am starting TF warrior program again. Love that program. Especially how you communicated the goal setting process.
4. The "4S" are popular in my house, with kids... We do pretty good but any tips so I don't seem like a paleo? beans and eggs and spinach vs noodles and ice cream =)

Anyway, thanks Scott!