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Does carbohydrate intake affect muscle hypertrophy? 🍞πŸ’ͺ

Are high carbs required for gains?

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Tom Coughlin
Feb 25, 2026
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The Effect of Carbohydrate Intake on Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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This new meta-analysis compiled data from 11 studies (227 participants) to establish the effects of carbohydrate intake on muscle growth πŸ”

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