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Approximately 20-25 g of a high-quality protein maximizes the response of MPS following resistance exercise.
Practitioners should recommend 20-25 g of high-quality protein post-exercise for muscle growth.
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Studies suggest that ∼20-25 g of a high-quality protein maximizes the response of MPS following resistance exercise.
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Dietary Protein for Muscle Hypertrophy
Kevin D. Tipton et al. · Nestlé Nutrition Institute Workshop series · 2013
DOI 10.1159/000350259
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