If you're a guy who works out regularly, drinking a cricket protein shake might help your legs bounce back faster after a tough workout — showing improvement in just one day and full recovery in three days, better than just having carbs.

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Effects of House Cricket (Acheta domesticus) Supplementation on Muscle Recovery following an Exercise-Induced Pain in Recreationally Active Males

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The study found that taking cricket protein after muscle-damaging exercise helped men regain knee strength faster than a carb supplement, which supports the claim.

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Effects of House Cricket (Acheta domesticus) Supplementation on Muscle Recovery following an Exercise-Induced Pain in Recreationally Active Males

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DOI: 10.5114/jhk/209811

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If you're a guy who works out regularly, eating cricket powder after doing a bunch of jump exercises might help your legs bounce back faster within a day or two — especially compared to just having carbs.

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