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Rapidly digested whey protein rich in essential amino acids, especially leucine, is particularly stimulatory for MPS.
Incorporating whey protein, particularly post-exercise, may enhance muscle recovery and growth.
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Indeed, it appears that a rapidly digested whey protein that is rich in essential amino acids, especially leucine, is especially stimulatory for MPS.
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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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