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A 40% energy surplus over 6 weeks significantly increased body protein mass by 3.7% (0.44 kg; 95% CI, 0.21-0.67 kg; P = 0.003).
Increasing energy intake significantly promotes body protein mass gain in healthy young men.
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The 40 % energy surplus over 6 weeks significantly increased body protein mass compared to baseline by 3.7 % (0.44 kg; 95 % confidence interval [CI], 0.21-0.67 kg; P = 0.003).
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Based on a randomized controlled trial design.
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Greater energy surplus promotes body protein accretion in healthy young men: A randomized clinical trial
Yoichi Hatamoto et al. · Clinical Nutrition · 2024
DOI 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.09.035
rct · n=23Cited 1×
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