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A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults

R Morton, K Murphy, S McKellar, B Schoenfeld, M Henselmans, E Helms et al.. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018.

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In plain language

Protein supplementation with resistance training increased strength and muscle size; gains plateaued around 1.6 g per kg per day.

Limits

Modest effects, smaller in older adults.

Source

doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-097608 · PubMed 28698222 · Free full text

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