Here is a (finally) published study regarding optimal protein intake and amino acid usage between meals in order to optimize skeletal muscle protein synthesis: For you nerdy types: most anyone attending a university should have access to this http://ajpendo.physiology.org/content/early/2011/09/07/ajpendo.00242.2011.abstract Here is a laymen's version of the data: http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/protein_size_&_frequency.pdf If you care, take the time to read and discuss it!
Basically, these inferences can be made from the data: Consuming less, larger meals is more optimal for skeletal muscle protein synthesis than having many small meals. protein synthesis will become refractory to constantly elevated levels of amino acids. Supplementing with leucine along with carbohydrate between said meals will help to keep protein synthesis turnover without causing as large of a diminishing return.
I will gladly follow yours and Bobs discussion about this.. Remember, try and use as simple words as you can.. We all know you're smart as hell, no need to show off
I'm going off this post, as the links don't seem to work on my computer. I suppose it makes sense that nitrogen spikes create more desired product than steady concentrations. This seems like a combination of side reaction selectivity and limiting reagent problems. The first question that comes to my mind in hearing this is what is the effect on body composition of larger, less frequent meals?
Calories in vs. calories out. The thermodynamics are still the same. I think the 8 meals a day thing is way overblown. I think the overall body composition will turn out better. If you are constantly increasing your protein synthesis turnover rate, then your metabolism is up...
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