Consuming sufficient protein is essential for muscle growth and maintenance. Emphasis on specific amino acids within protein, particularly the branched-chain amino acids, probably isn't necessary unless you're an elite athlete or an older adult. And although testosterone and other steroid hormones do influence muscle growth, they play less of a role than one might think – and may carry some risks. In this second part of our two-part Aliquot, Dr. Stuart Phillips and I continue our discussion on the role that nutrients and supplements play in muscle adaptation.
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Consuming sufficient protein is essential for muscle growth and maintenance. Emphasis on specific amino acids within protein, particularly the branched-chain amino acids, probably isn't necessary unless you're an elite athlete or an older adult. And although testosterone and other steroid hormones do influence muscle growth, they play less of a role than one might think – and may carry some risks.
In this second part of our two-part Aliquot, Dr. Stuart Phillips and I continue our discussion on the role that nutrients and supplements play in muscle adaptation.
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