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Protein: How Low Can You Go Without Losing Muscle?

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

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The Impact of Caloric Deficit and Protein Restriction on Muscle Loss

This chapter discusses the relationship between calorie deficit and muscle loss, highlighting the role of protein synthesis in muscle repair. It suggests that new strength trainers can eat less protein and still avoid muscle loss, as long as they are consistently in a calorie surplus and include resistance training workouts.

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