If you work out hard with weights or long cardio, eating the right nutrients right after helps you bounce back from tiredness more than if you do a quick or light workout.

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An investigation into how the timing of nutritional supplements affects the recovery from post-exercise fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Human

2025

The study shows that eating protein and carbs right after tough workouts like lifting or running helps you recover faster, which matches the claim that these types of exercise benefit more from timely supplements.

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An investigation into how the timing of nutritional supplements affects the recovery from post-exercise fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1567438

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