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Protein 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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