correlational
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Whether you eat a lot of carbs or very few, as long as you’re eating the same total calories and protein, you’ll gain the same amount of strength and muscle over several months of weightlifting.
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The Effect of Carbohydrate Intake on Strength and Resistance Training Performance: A Systematic Review
Systematic Review
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2022 Feb 18This study looked at whether eating more or less carbs affects muscle growth and strength over months, as long as total calories and protein stay the same. It found that carb amount didn’t really make a difference — so eating lots or few carbs won’t change your gains if you’re eating enough calories and protein.
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