For older adults, eating two or more protein-rich meals per day, each with about 45 grams of protein, is linked to the highest muscle mass gains, while those eating only one such meal get the most...

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Per meal dose and frequency of protein consumption is associated with lean mass and muscle performance.

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2016 Dec

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Per meal dose and frequency of protein consumption is associated with lean mass and muscle performance.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2016.04.002