Influence of Amino Acids, Dietary Protein, and Physical Activity on Muscle Mass Development in Humans

Ingestion of protein is crucial for maintenance of a variety of body functions and within the scope of this review we will specifically focus on the regulation of skeletal muscle mass. A quantitative limitation exists as to how much muscle protein the body can synthesize in response to protein intak...

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Main Authors: Lars Holm, Søren Reitelseder, Kasper Dideriksen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-03-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/3/852