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Neither chia flour nor whey protein supplementation elicited an enhanced effect on fat-free mass (FFM) and strength gains after an 8-week resistance training program.
Supplementing with chia flour or whey protein does not provide additional benefits for body composition or strength in young men already consuming a high protein diet.
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In conclusion, neither chia flour nor whey protein supplementation elicited an enhanced effect on FFM and strength gains after an 8-week resistance training program.
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Neither Chia Flour nor Whey Protein Supplementation Further Improves Body Composition or Strength Gains after a Resistance Training Program in Young Subjects with a Habitual High Daily Protein Intake
Hermann Zbinden‐Foncea et al. · Nutrients · 2023
DOI 10.3390/nu15061365
rct · n=18Cited 5×
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