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Resistance training increased fat-free mass (FFM) and strength gains similarly in the three groups.
Resistance training is effective for increasing muscle mass and strength regardless of protein supplementation.
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Resistance training increased FFM and the 1 RM for each of the strength tests similarly in the three groups.
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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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