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The role of protein intake and its timing

Wirth J, Hillesheim E, Brennan L · 2020 · Journal of Nutrition 150(6):1443-1460

REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence

Methodology

Systematic review with meta-analysis of RCTs

Findings

An analysis of both the amount and the timing of protein intake in relation to body composition and muscle function.

Practical conclusion for REZA

Timing gets attention once total intake is on point, and not before. The order of importance is total, then spread, then timing.

Original source

DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxaa049 · PMID: 32232404

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