Protein Ingestion Timing on Body Composition and Biochemical Markers in Resistance-trained Males

Comparison of Protein Ingestion Timing on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Biochemical Markers in Resistance-trained Males

Protein ingestion timing is an important component for muscle accretion. The investigators hypothesized that protein ingestion timing could affect muscular adaptations and performance in resistance-trained men.

Inclusion Criteria:

• performing resistance training at least three times a week for 1 year prior to the start of the study
• not taking any steroids or any illegal agents known to increase muscle size for at least 1 year prior to the start of the study
• no known medical issues
• sleeping for at least seven to eight hours during the 24-hour day

Exclusion Criteria:

• non-willingness to continue protein ingestion or exercise protocols
• participation in exercise other than the prescribed resistance training program
• consumption of dietary supplement (other than the protein intervention) during the study period
• Missing more than one resistance training session or protein ingestion throughout the study period