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ysabetwordsmithLean pork supercharges muscle growth after workouts
Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content blunted the body’s muscle-building response. The results contradict previous findings about fattier foods enhancing synthesis, suggesting that food form and processing matter.
I immediately thought of two things:
* Bodybuilders already favor lean meat for muscle-building. They may have noticed what works better.
* Does this apply to other types of meat besides pork? What about plant proteins?
Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content blunted the body’s muscle-building response. The results contradict previous findings about fattier foods enhancing synthesis, suggesting that food form and processing matter.
I immediately thought of two things:
* Bodybuilders already favor lean meat for muscle-building. They may have noticed what works better.
* Does this apply to other types of meat besides pork? What about plant proteins?
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