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#299 ‒ Optimizing muscle protein synthesis: the crucial impact of protein quality and quantity, and the key role of resistance training | Luc van Loon, Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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The Critical Need for Adequate Protein Intake in Surgical Recovery

This chapter emphasizes the critical role of protein intake for patients undergoing hip and knee replacements, highlighting recommended intake versus actual consumption. It reveals concerning statistics about the loss of lean muscle mass during hospital stays due to inadequate protein, further stressing the need for better nutritional guidelines.

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