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The safe protein intake to maximize anabolism and minimize protein oxidation for strength-trained females during the early post-exercise recovery period is at the upper end of the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations (1.2-2.0 g·kg·d).
Athletes should consume protein within the range of 1.2-2.0 g·kg·d post-exercise for optimal recovery.
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Findings from this investigation indicate that the safe protein intake (upper 95% confidence interval) to maximize anabolism and minimize protein oxidation for strength-trained females during the early ~8-h postexercise recovery period is at the upper end of the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine for athletes (i.e., 1.2-2.0 g·kg·d).
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Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Protein to Maximize Whole-Body Anabolism in Resistance-trained Females after Exercise
Julia M. Malowany et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2018
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