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Egg yolk intake does not further enhance muscle mass compared to egg whites in high-protein diets.
For those on high-protein diets, egg yolks may not provide additional muscle mass benefits over egg whites.
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It does not seem to further enhance muscle mass when compared to egg whites when consumed as part of a high-protein dietary patterns.
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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
DOI 10.1123/ijsnem.2021-0086
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