Eating protein after working out only affects the muscle's signaling pathways for about 4 hours - after that, the signaling goes back to normal even though muscle building continues.

Eating protein after working out only increases the building of connective tissue in muscles for about 4 hours - after that, the building rate goes back to normal.

Eating protein after working out doesn't change how fast your muscles break down protein - it just helps build more muscle without affecting the breakdown process.

Eating a big protein meal (100g) after working out makes your muscles keep building for longer than a smaller meal (25g), at least for 12 hours.

Eating more protein after working out makes your whole body build more protein - the more protein you eat, the more protein your whole body builds.

Eating protein after working out doesn't change most amino acid levels in your muscles, but it does increase the levels of branched-chain amino acids like leucine, especially with bigger protein meals.