Performance Nutrition Digest

Performance Nutrition Digest

Alternate day fasting does not impair muscle protein synthesis ✅

No need to worry about muscle anabolism.

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Tom Coughlin
Oct 27, 2024
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Short-term intermittent fasting and energy restriction do not impair rates of muscle protein synthesis: A randomised, controlled dietary intervention

Background

Previous research has shown that extended periods of dieting can impair muscle anabolism. But what about alternate day dieting? 🧐

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