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Appl Physiol Nutr Metab February 2013 PMID 23438221

Dose-dependent responses of myofibrillar protein synthesis with beef ingestion are enhanced with resistance exercise in middle-aged men.

Meghann J Robinson, Nicholas A Burd, Leigh Breen, Tracy Rerecich, Yifan Yang, Amy J Hector, Steven K Baker, Stuart M Phillips

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This collection of discussions shows a focus on the role of beef as an optimal protein source for muscle growth, with phrases like 'evidence of meat being the best' and mentions of the 'dose-dependent' response indicating curiosity about the research's practical implications; the tone is primarily supportive and evaluative, emphasizing the potential advantages of beef based on the study.

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The discussion shows general support for the idea that beef is a potent source for muscle synthesis, with some posters emphasizing its effectiveness as a protein source.

InterestModerate interest

The posts indicate a moderate level of curiosity about the research topic, focusing on the benefits of beef and resistance exercise without deep technical analysis.

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Participants refer to the study and its implications, such as comparing beef to other proteins, demonstrating a thoughtful but not highly detailed engagement.

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The overall impact appears moderate; the discussion reflects interest but stops short of claiming groundbreaking or widespread changes based solely on the publication.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how different amounts of beef protein affect muscle protein synthesis (MPS) in middle-aged men at rest and after resistance exercise, finding that only the highest dose (170 g) significantly increased MPS.
  • Both beef ingestion and resistance exercise independently stimulate MPS, and their effects are additive, meaning combining them produces a greater response than either alone.
  • Leucine oxidation increased with higher beef doses, indicating that more beef provides enough amino acids to support muscle building, but only large doses (170 g) effectively boost MPS beyond lower amounts.]
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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
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@maximumcharacte @kevinnbass https://t.co/13kjDy2vbc

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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
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@ascentovalhalla @jerryteixeira @JeroenSwart So, to simplify, I'm asking for evidence of meat being the best/better/bestest protein. Not that there aren't advantages - as we've shown https://t.co/13kjDy2vbc

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@ascentovalhalla @jerryteixeira @JeroenSwart So, to simplify, I'm asking for evidence of meat being the best/better/bestest protein. Not that there aren't advantages - as we've shown https://t.co/13kjDy2vbc

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@maximumcharacte @kevinnbass https://t.co/13kjDy2vbc

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