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Defining the anabolic window of opportunity. Is protein intake immediately post resistance exercise critically important for muscle growth

@article{Witard2014DefiningTA,
  title={Defining the anabolic window of opportunity. Is protein intake immediately post resistance exercise critically important for muscle growth},
  author={Oliver C Witard and Kevin D Tipton},
  journal={Agro Food Industry Hi-tech},
  year={2014},
  pages={10-13}
}
anabolic response of muscle to resistance exercise and protein feeding is influenced by multiple factors, including the timing of protein feeding. A common perception is that a 45-60 min post-exercise ‘anabolic window of opportunity’ time frame exists, within which dietary protein must be consumed to achieve muscle anabolism (and ultimately muscle growth). In this review, we argue the importance of feeding protein immediately following exercise is not as critical as has been espoused. Indeed… 
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