The Claim
In resistance-trained female collegiate athletes, the consumption of 24 grams of protein immediately before and after resistance training sessions, combined with a supervised 4-day per week undulating periodized resistance training program over eight weeks, causes significant increases in lean body mass (approximately 1.4–1.5 kg) and significant reductions in body fat percentage (1.0–2.0%) as measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
What the research says
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If female college athletes who already lift weights drink a protein shake with 24 grams of protein right before and after their workouts for eight weeks — while following a specific 4-day workout plan — they’ll likely gain about 1.4 to 1.5 kg of muscle and lose 1 to 2% body fat.
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In resistance-trained female collegiate athletes, consuming 24 grams of protein immediately before and after resistance training sessions for eight weeks, in combination with a supervised 4-day per week undulating periodized training program, causes significant increases in lean body mass by approximately 1.4–1.5 kg and significant reductions in body fat percentage by 1.0–2.0% as measured by DXA.
What the research says
1 studyThe study gave female college athletes 24 grams of protein before and after workouts for 8 weeks and found they gained about 1.4–1.5 kg of muscle and lost 1–2% body fat, just like the claim says.
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