Should I Eat More Protein on Gym Days? The Science of Recovery
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A 2018 study found that the 'anabolic window' for muscle protein synthesis is much wider than previously believed, lasting up to 24 hours post-exercise. This means the popular question, should I eat more protein on gym days, has a more nuanced answer than you might expect, focusing more on consistency than immediate post-workout loading.