The Claim
A post-exercise meal high in protein and carbohydrates and low in fat increases muscle glycogen resynthesis and muscle protein synthesis compared to meals with different macronutrient compositions.
What the research says
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After exercise, eating a meal with high protein and carbohydrates and low fat leads to greater restoration of muscle glycogen and increased muscle protein synthesis.
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A post-exercise meal high in protein and carbohydrates and low in fat maximizes muscle glycogen resynthesis and protein synthesis.
After exercise, eating a meal with lots of carbs and protein triggers a surge in insulin and amino acids in the blood. Insulin turns on a chain of signals that activates an enzyme to make glycogen, refilling muscle energy stores. At the same time, amino acids turn on a different chain of signals that switches on the cellular machinery to build new muscle proteins. Both processes happen together because the same meal provides the signals needed for both repair and energy restoration.
What the research says
2 studiesAfter working out, eating a meal with lots of carbs and protein but little fat helps your muscles recover and grow — and this study found that a meal like that (beans, rice, and carbs) did exactly that.
After working out, drinking a shake with lots of carbs and protein (but little fat) turned on the body’s repair switches faster than drinking water alone. This means your muscles can rebuild and refill their energy stores more quickly.
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