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Muscle protein synthesis is the process by which the body assembles new muscle proteins. It's elevated for 24–48 hours after a hard training session and is triggered each meal by ~2.5–3g of leucine. Net muscle growth occurs when MPS exceeds muscle protein breakdown over time.
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How many protein feedings per day for MPS?
3–5 meals of 30–50g of complete protein each, spaced 3–5 hours apart, maximize 24-hour MPS.
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