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The intake of whole egg promotes greater myofibrillar protein synthesis than egg white intake in young men.
Whole eggs may be more effective than egg whites for promoting muscle protein synthesis.
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The intake of whole egg seems to promote greater myofibrillar protein synthesis than egg white intake in young men.
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Based on the narrative review of current evidence.
Source
The Effect of Whole Egg Intake on Muscle Mass: Are the Yolk and Its Nutrients Important?
Heitor O. Santos et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2021
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