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Resistance exercise and nutrition impact muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and muscle protein breakdown (MPB).
Practitioners should consider incorporating resistance exercise and proper nutrition to enhance muscle health.
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The impact of exercise and nutrition on the regulation of skeletal muscle mass
Chris McGlory et al. · The Journal of Physiology · 2018
DOI 10.1113/jp275443
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