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2552: Why You Don’t Need Carbs After a Workout by Christian Finn of Muscle Evo on Exercise Nutrition

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Debunking the Myth of Post-Workout Carbs for Muscle Building

This chapter delves into the role of carbohydrates after workout sessions, examining their effects on muscle glycogen synthesis, insulin levels, and muscle protein synthesis. It challenges the conventional wisdom on the necessity of post-workout carbs for muscle building and proposes protein consumption alone as a viable alternative for muscle growth.

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