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Whole body net protein balance (WBNB) was positive only during the protein and carbohydrate coingestion trial.
Incorporating protein with carbohydrates post-exercise can enhance overall protein balance, beneficial for recovery.
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WBNB assessed using [1-(13)C]leucine was positive only during PRO-CHO.
Why this rating
Supported by specific metabolic measurements in a controlled setting.
Source
Coingestion of protein with carbohydrate during recovery from endurance exercise stimulates skeletal muscle protein synthesis in humans
Krista R. Howarth et al. · Journal of Applied Physiology · 2008
DOI 10.1152/japplphysiol.90333.2008
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