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#263: What Is The Upper Limit For Protein Intake

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Effects of Protein Intake on Muscle Protein Synthesis

This chapter examines a study on the effects of protein intake after a workout on muscle protein synthesis. The study found that higher protein intake led to increased digestion and absorption, as indicated by higher blood amino acid levels. The chapter also explores the concept of splanktic extraction, where amino acids are utilized by the gut and surrounding organs before entering the bloodstream.

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