Men's Fitness South Africa

The protein project

o question about it: Protein is king. But more isn’t necessarily better — there’s a limit to how much your body can use in a setting (about 30g). Plus, to avoid breaking down muscle protein, you need to pair it with just enough carbs (yeah, the macro you keep neglecting) to repair damaged tissue and stimulate new growth. More specifically, complex carbs help restore glycogen levels and shuttle protein quickly and more efficiently to depleted muscle cells. Timing is crucial, too: Studies show

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