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Athletes often stress about getting protein right after a workout for muscle gains. Learn why getting protein throughout the entire day is more important.
Protein timing is a popular strategy thought to optimize workouts by consuming protein immediately before or after exercise, especially within the anabolic window. Athletes sometimes obsess over this "window of opportunity" to facilitate muscle repai... [3664 chars]