Protein timing matters more for trained athletes
Effect of timing of protein and carbohydrate intake after resistance exercise on nitrogen balance in trained and untrained young men
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Trained men had lower nitrogen balance than untrained even with immediate protein intake
Common belief is that trained athletes build muscle more efficiently, but this shows they actually retain less protein overall
Practical Takeaways
Trained lifters should consume protein within 30-60 mins post-workout; beginners can eat within 3 hours
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Trained men had lower nitrogen balance than untrained even with immediate protein intake
Common belief is that trained athletes build muscle more efficiently, but this shows they actually retain less protein overall
Practical Takeaways
Trained lifters should consume protein within 30-60 mins post-workout; beginners can eat within 3 hours
Publication
Journal
Journal of Physiological Anthropology
Year
2014
Authors
H. Mori
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Claims (6)
Nitrogen balance is a physiological measure indicating whether the body is in an anabolic (tissue-building) or catabolic (tissue-breaking) state.
For men who regularly lift weights, eating protein and carbs right after working out leads to better protein retention in the body compared to waiting six hours.
For men new to weightlifting, eating protein and carbs right after a workout or waiting six hours doesn't change protein retention in the body.
Experienced weightlifters retain less protein in their bodies after workouts compared to beginners, regardless of when they eat protein and carbs.
For experienced lifters, eating protein and carbs right after a workout leads to better protein retention per pound of body weight than waiting six hours, but this isn't the case for beginners.