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Consuming protein five times a day results in an increase in lean mass of 0.63 kg after 8 weeks of resistance training.
Practitioners can recommend five protein meals per day to support muscle gain.
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PRO5x: 0.63±1.32 kg
Why this rating
Based on the randomized clinical trial design.
Source
Effects of daily protein intake frequency during 8 weeks of resistance training on lean mass and strength adaptations: a randomized non-controlled clinical trial
Henrique Tavares et al. · The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness · 2025
DOI 10.23736/s0022-4707.25.16698-x
rct · n=32Cited 1×
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