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Resistance exercise increases rates of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) for up to 48 hours into recovery.
Resistance training should be incorporated into fitness regimens to enhance muscle recovery and growth.
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Resistance exercise is commonly associated with increased rates of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) for up to 48 h into recovery.
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Fast whey protein and the leucine trigger
Nicholas A. Burd et al. · Nutrafoods · 2010
DOI 10.1007/bf03223343
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