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Several moderately sized meals spread over the day may result in greater muscle anabolism compared with the same amount of protein consumed in less frequent but bigger meals.
Practitioners should consider recommending multiple moderate protein meals throughout the day for better muscle anabolism.
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Several moderately sized meals spread over the day may result in greater muscle anabolism compared with the same amount of protein consumed in less frequent but bigger meals or a more skewed intake pattern.
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The claim is based on findings from a recent study.
Source
Protein Intake Distribution: Beneficial, Detrimental, or Inconsequential for Muscle Anabolism? Response to Witard & Mettler
Jorn Trommelen et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2024
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