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The rate of MPS in the WHEY-EX leg was greater than in the CHO-EX leg.
Whey protein is more effective than carbohydrate alone for stimulating muscle protein synthesis post-exercise.
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The rate of MPS in the WHEY-EX leg was greater than in the CHO-EX leg (p<0.001).
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Based on the double-blind randomized crossover trial design.
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Minimal whey protein with carbohydrate stimulates muscle protein synthesis following resistance exercise in trained young men
Jason E. Tang et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2007
DOI 10.1139/h07-076
rct · n=8Cited 130×
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- A small dose (10 g) of whey protein with carbohydrate (21 g) can stimulate a rise in muscle protein synthesis (MPS) after resistance exercise in trained young men.Strong
- Exercise stimulated a rise in MPS in the WHEY-EX and CHO-EX legs, which were greater than MPS in the WHEY-RE leg and the CHO-RE leg.Strong
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