Friday, December 22, 2017

Ditch the egg whites and go for whole eggs to get maximum muscle protein synthesis

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Thick egg-white shakes used to be the go-to for bodybuilders and strength athletes when they wanted to put on massive muscle. Back then, bodybuilders eschewed egg yolks because of cholesterol concerns. But these days, we know that the cholesterol in egg yolks doesn’t transfer over to your body and make cholesterol levels rise, so eggs are back on the training menu for many.

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And it turns out that egg yolks are actually better for building muscle after a workout than the same amount of egg whites, says a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. That's right: You'll get more yoked with yolks.

Researchers gave 18 young guys (so, a small study) an 18g serving of protein from either egg yolks or egg whites after one session of lifting weights. They then took blood samples and muscle biopsies to track muscle protein synthesis. The researchers found that the post-exercise response in building new muscle was 40% greater in those who had the egg...


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