anaboler

Anaboler is a term used to denote a substance, process, or agent that promotes anabolic metabolism—the set of biochemical reactions that build up complex molecules and tissues from simpler ones. The word is not an officially standardized term in all scientific references, but it is encountered in biology, physiology, and fitness discussions as a shorthand for anabolic-promoting factors.

In biological systems, anabolic processes include protein synthesis, nucleotide and lipid biosynthesis, and the formation of polysaccharides such as glycogen. Anabolers increase the rate or extent of these pathways by providing substrates, cofactors, or signaling cues that activate anabolic enzymes or gene expression.

Examples of anabolers in medical or physiological contexts include hormones and signaling molecules such as insulin, growth hormone, and insulin-like growth factor 1, as well as certain anabolic drugs and supplements that stimulate protein synthesis and tissue growth. In sports and fitness, the term is sometimes used to refer to substances that promote muscle growth, including anabolic steroids; however, such agents carry substantial health risks and are subject to legal controls.

Safety and regulation: Because promoting anabolic processes can disrupt endogenous hormonal balance and cause adverse effects, the use of anabolic agents is tightly regulated in clinical settings and prohibited for performance enhancement in most sports.

See also: Anabolism, Catabolism, Anabolic steroids, Growth hormone, Insulin, IGF-1.