Industrial processing and storage of milk products can cause sugars to bind to amino acids, a process called protein glycation. The essential amino acid lysine is especially sensitive to this, and it’s thought that this may reduce its absorption and bioavailability.
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Resistance training is currently the most effective intervention to counteract age-related muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia. However, there are large differences in muscle growth between older individuals during training protocols.
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Cold-water immersion is popular among athletes, based on the belief it enhances post-exercise recovery. But growing evidence suggests it might actually impair the recovery process.
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Passive heat treatment (such as sauna) has several health benefits, including lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. But can it also improve muscle metabolism?
Protein distribution: beneficial, detrimental, or inconsequential?
The concept of protein distribution suggests that how you distribute your meals throughout a 24-hour period strongly impacts your overall anabolism.
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How much protein per meal can be used for muscle growth?
It is often suggested that only a limited amount of protein per meal can be absorbed or used for muscle growth. Previous research has suggested that the first 20 g of protein in a meal strongly stimulates muscle protein synthesis (the process driving muscle reconditioning). Further increasing the protein dose to 40 g appeared to have a relatively small additional 10-20% effect.
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