alone, and completely abolishing the increase in MPB (Biolo and
others 1997; Tang and others 2009; Burd and others 2012; Yang
and others 2012a, 2012b), which over time will lead to muscle
hypertrophy (Hartman and others 2007; Cermak and others
2012; Tieland and others 2012a). In fact, a recent meta-analysis
of randomized controlled trials found that dietary protein supplementation
during resistance training (> 6 wk) resulted in greater
gains in lean body mass and strength in younger and older adults
(Cermak and others 2012).
The timing of protein intake following a bout of resistance exercise
is also an important consideration. Consuming a protein
supplement during what is termed the “anabolic window”
(