Manninen, A. Hyperinsulinaemia, hyperaminoacidaemia and post-exercise muscle anabolism: the search for
the optimal recovery drink.
Not exact matches
They claim that 20 grams of protein is
optimal for muscle
recovery for an athlete weighing around 140 - 150 lbs, A bigger athlete, a 250 lbs bodybuilder for example would be good with 35 g of protein in their post workout
drink.
Some of the popular ready to
drink shakes are packed with 15 grams or more of sugar, making them more of a
recovery drink for an athlete, who is
optimal weight and even struggling to consume enough calories per day.