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Whey Protein Makes You Stronger |
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Written by Superhuman
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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Scientists have debated the protein requirements of athletes for more than 100 years. Nutritionists recommend
0.9 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day, but serious athletes need more— about 1.5 grams per kilogram. The type of protein in the diet influences gains in strength in weight-training athletes. Experienced weightlifters who took a whey protein supplement during an intense 10-week weight training program increased bench press and leg press strength (Journal Strength Conditioning Research, 28:643-653, 2006). An Australian study found similar results. A whey protein supplement helps maximize training gains in athletes. (International Journal Sports Nutrition, 16: 494-509, 2006
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