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INT feeding increased Thr389 phosphorylation compared to rest at the 1 h time-point during recovery (∼12 fold, p<.05) and this effect was still evident 4 h post-exercise (∼8 fold, p<0.05).
Intermediate protein feeding may sustain anabolic signaling for a longer duration compared to smaller doses.
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INT feeding also increased Thr389 phosphorylation compared to rest at the 1 h time-point during recovery (∼12 fold, p<.05) and this effect was still evident 4 h post-exercise (∼8 fold, p<0.05).
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Timing Of Post-exercise Protein Ingestion Alters Anabolic Signaling During Prolonged Recovery
José L. Areta et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2011
DOI 10.1249/01.mss.0000403080.47270.16
rct · n=24
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