Total daily protein matters more than timing

Key finding

Total daily protein matters more than timing

Context

Meta-regression of randomised trials: 23 studies with 525 people on muscle growth, 20 studies with 478 people on strength.

Daily intake explained muscle growth, timing did not

Limits

It cannot rule out a small timing benefit at equal daily intake. The analysis dates from 2013.

Sources

  • The effect of protein timing on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a meta-analysis. · Schoenfeld · 2013 · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition PubMed DOI Study note

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