Understanding if and How Does Carbohydrate Repair Muscle?
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According to sports nutrition research, consuming carbohydrates immediately after exercise can increase the rate of muscle glycogen resynthesis by as much as 40%. While protein is renowned for its role in rebuilding muscle fibers, it is often misunderstood that a key part of the recovery process involves fuel, and that's precisely how carbohydrates assist the effort. The question isn't whether carbs directly repair muscle, but rather how they enable the body's repair mechanisms to function effectively.
