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Postexercise supplementation with protein-carbohydrate (PRO-CHO) resulted in similar increases in strength after a resistance exercise training program as compared with creatine-dextrose (CR-CHO).
Both protein-carbohydrate and creatine supplements can be effective for strength gains in untrained individuals.
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We concluded that postexercise supplementation with PRO-CHO resulted in similar increases in strength after a resistance exercise training program as compared with CR-CHO.
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Creatine-dextrose and protein-dextrose induce similar strength gains during training
Mark A. Tarnopolsky et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2001
DOI 10.1097/00005768-200112000-00011
rct · n=19Cited 71×
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