Primary Research · 2013

The effect of protein timing on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a meta-analysis

Schoenfeld, Aragon, and Krieger · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2013

Key finding

Meta-analysis finding protein timing has small effects on hypertrophy compared to total daily intake.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24299050/

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