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Nutrition
AProtein and muscle preservation
Morton RW, Murphy KT, McKellar SR, Schoenfeld BJ, Henselmans M, Helms E, Aragon AA, Devries MC, Banfield L, Krieger JW, Phillips SM · 2018 · British Journal of Sports Medicine 52(6):376-384
REZA evidence rating A: High confidence
Methodology
Systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression
Findings
Extra protein delivers a small but real gain in strength and fat-free mass for people doing strength training, with a point beyond which more adds almost nothing.
Practical conclusion for REZA
The basis under every protein recommendation REZA makes, and the reason not to recommend more than necessary.
Original source
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-097608 · PMID: 28698222
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