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Whey protein supplementation significantly attenuated post-exercise blood levels for biomarkers of muscle damage compared to water-only.
Whey protein may be beneficial for reducing muscle damage after intense exercise.
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Whey protein supplementation significantly attenuated post-exercise blood levels for biomarkers of muscle damage compared to water-only.
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Based on the randomized trial design stated in the abstract.
Source
Effects of Whey and Pea Protein Supplementation on Post-Eccentric Exercise Muscle Damage: A Randomized Trial
David C. Nieman et al. · Preprints.org · 2020
DOI 10.20944/preprints202007.0343.v1
rct · n=92Cited 20×
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