What would happen if you decided to eat more protein

Ever wondered what would happen if you decided to eat more protein, and maybe spare them into fewer meals?

The Trommelen et al. (2023) study examined the post-exercise protein consumption “question”, with the goal of investigating the anabolic response to different protein doses:

Researchers measured a 12-hour period post-resistance training (compared to previous, shorter ones), to challenge the traditional view that there’s a “cap” on how much protein the body can use for muscle protein synthesis.

Interestingly, the evidence presented shows that muscle building can indeed benefit from higher protein intakes than previously thought, without the need for strict meal frequency.

The implications of this study are significant, suggesting for a shift in dietary strategies that could actually simpligy nutrition planning for individuals targeting muscle growth.

In fact, this greatly simplifies the approach to nutrition for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, providing more flexibility in meal planning and potentially improving long-term adherence to nutritional programs aimed at maximizing muscle hypertrophy.

Importantly, however, whether or not this holds true for athletes of *all levels* remains to be understood, however, focusing on reaching the total daily protein intake for the day—regardless of how that looks on a per meal basis—seems to be equally effective (if not better), for athletes looking to maximize growth following resistance training, at least based on recent evidence