Within-Day Amino Acid Intakes and Nitrogen Balance in Male Collegiate Swimmers during the General Preparation Phase

A higher protein intake is recommended for athletes compared to healthy non-exercising individuals. Additionally, the distribution and quality (i.e., leucine content) of the proteins consumed throughout the day should be optimized. This study aimed to determine the nitrogen balance and distribution...

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Main Authors: Takeshi Matsuda, Hiroyuki Kato, Haruka Suzuki, Ami Mizugaki, Takahiko Ezaki, Futoshi Ogita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/11/1809