Fact or Fiction: Does Protein Need to Be Consumed Immediately After Training?
Among weightlifters in the fitness community, there is a popular idea called the anabolic window. The anabolic window refers to the period after strength training during which one should consume protein. Many believe the window lasts about 60 minutes and that consuming protein during that window will lead to greater gains in muscle mass than waiting 1-2 hours to eat. But does this strategy really make a difference? Challenging the...
How Much Protein is Too Much? New Study Shows You Can Handle More Protein Than Previously Thought.
Individuals who monitor their protein intake may be familiar with the claim that the body can absorb and utilize only a limited amount of protein at one time. For many years, it was widely believed that meals should contain approximately 20 to 30 grams of protein, with any excess purportedly being converted to fat rather than contributing to muscle mass. This idea has shaped the way many athletes, bodybuilders, and...
