It has been shown that
graded intakes of essential amino acids (EAA) up to 10 g (equivalent
to ~25 g of a high-quality protein) stimulate myofibrillar protein synthesis
rates in a dose-dependent manner
However, this response is lower in older individuals, and higher intakes
of EAA (20 and 40 g) failed to promote a greatermuscle protein anabolic
response