January 2014 PMID 24257722

Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise.

Oliver C Witard, Sarah R Jackman, Leigh Breen, Kenneth Smith, Anna Selby, Kevin D Tipton

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Participants generally agree with the article's findings, as seen in comments about 20g being sufficient for optimal synthesis, and discuss how increasing beyond that yields diminishing returns. The tone and choice of words—like 'sufficient,' 'stimulate,' and references to studies—highlight an analytical and practical approach, emphasizing relevance to real-life muscle-building practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align with the research's conclusion that around 20-40g of whey protein optimally stimulates muscle protein synthesis, indicating a general consensus with the publication.

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Participants show high curiosity about practical applications, such as ideal protein doses and effects of different amounts, evidencing strong interest.

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Discussions include referencing studies, debating optimal doses, and analyzing biological implications, reflecting a moderate level of deep engagement.

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The discussions could influence dietary choices and workout strategies, illustrating a modest but meaningful impact on personal and broader health practices.

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Ale Garcia
@GYM_EXTREMO · X

20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera mejoras significativas y estimula la oxidación de aminoácidos y la producción de urea.  https://t.co/aSFBFGd6hw(mean%20%C2%B1,protein%20(P%20%3E%200.05).

Jan 27, 2022 · 186 likes · 26 shares · 99,419 followers View post →
Jeff Nippard
@JeffNippard · X

References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Protein Per Meal? https://t.co/MVvbiSmehG https://t.co/QeXVX3Ezra https://t.co/q4MxCEPOez https://t.co/TSkjS3wwzs https://t.co/ExQUvWVXsR

Aug 11, 2022 · 39 likes · 3 shares · 89,238 followers View post →
Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise https://t.co/UQ4Pa0poN8

Jul 22, 2023 · 20 likes · 6 shares · 5,471 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

2.Witard OC et al. Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2014;99(1):86-95.

Oct 24, 2022 · 11 likes · 1 share · 55,986 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

20g of protein gives a near-maximal increase in MPS after resistance training. Going up further to 40g will result in even a further, although slight, increase in MPS https://t.co/6hHrrz4EXF https://t.co/x8WoDtbI1i https://t.co/lDY6vzAZeg

Aug 14, 2020 · 7 likes · 19,101 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

b) Around 20g of high quality per meal can stimulate close to MPS, but 40g or ~3.5g of leucine will hit max... https://t.co/6hHrrz4EXF https://t.co/x8WoDtbI1i https://t.co/rD8BEvQqJp

Mar 5, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 19,101 followers View post →

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ddack
@yone_ftt · X

@AKlK0o @london2077 @entares_7 @TheNextPharaon @Spoder_Lee Witard, O. C., et al. (2014). “Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise.” The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Elle aussi

May 29, 2025 · 382 followers View post →
ddack
@yone_ftt · X

@AKlK0o @london2077 @entares_7 @TheNextPharaon @Spoder_Lee Référence : Witard, O. C., et al. (2014). “Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise.” The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. si tu sais lire l’anglais regarde elle

May 29, 2025 · 382 followers View post →
まちょひふ
@machohifu · X

参考文献↓ https://t.co/BSvEWE5Brq

Apr 28, 2025 · 346 followers View post →
Anghelo Andrade Castro.
@Anghelo77ac · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Aug 29, 2024 · 26 shares · 1,870 followers View post →
Mario Fernández
@MarioFrdz7 · X

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Aug 15, 2023 · 105 followers View post →
Earthling
@_earthling74 · X

@FitFounder @kneesovertoesg take caution with the tweets u like. With advice like this (amount consumed), ur likely wasting your $ and overworking your kidneys unnecessarily. “A dose of whey protein >20 g stimulates amino acid oxidation and ureagenesis.” https://t.co/zZSkW7QWXs

Aug 8, 2023 · 429 followers View post →
H. W. P.
@Hong_Physio · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest an…

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Jose
@Jose_8523 · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest an…

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Qinlong Liu
@QinlongLiu · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest an…

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OMV
@OMVSportMed · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest an…

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Bayar Jaff
@JaffBayar · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest an…

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Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise https://t.co/UQ4Pa0poN8

Jul 22, 2023 · 20 likes · 6 shares · 5,471 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

- However, the muscle protein synthesis response to BCAA following exercise appears to be inferior, at least in qualitative terms, to the response to intact protein containing the same amount of BCAA. Ref: https://t.co/lqMdthDnf8

May 27, 2023 · 19,101 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @mackinprof: 2.Witard OC et al. Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey…

Oct 24, 2022 · 1 share · 133 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

2.Witard OC et al. Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2014;99(1):86-95.

Oct 24, 2022 · 11 likes · 1 share · 55,986 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @JeffNippard: References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Pro…

Aug 12, 2022 · 3 shares · 133 followers View post →
Alexander
@Alex_Hiden_ · X

RT @JeffNippard: References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Pro…

Aug 12, 2022 · 3 shares · 2 followers View post →
陆言伯ww
@lu20997307 · X

RT @JeffNippard: References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Pro…

Aug 11, 2022 · 3 shares · 28 followers View post →
Jeff Nippard
@JeffNippard · X

References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Protein Per Meal? https://t.co/MVvbiSmehG https://t.co/QeXVX3Ezra https://t.co/q4MxCEPOez https://t.co/TSkjS3wwzs https://t.co/ExQUvWVXsR

Aug 11, 2022 · 39 likes · 3 shares · 89,238 followers View post →
María ❤️
@FernandaOt01 · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 29, 2022 · 26 shares · 117 followers View post →
Raul
@RaulM06 · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 854 followers View post →
Dr. Xavi
@XavierDonaire · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 76 followers View post →
SmeRuiz
@SmeRuiz · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 1,656 followers View post →
Olafo Hernandez
@Olafozen · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 60 followers View post →
David Santamaría Pérez
@Dasamper98 · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 33 followers View post →
Nutrem
@MxNutrem · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 257 followers View post →
Daniel Renteria-Noguera
@nanorenteria · X

20 g de proteína es suficiente para la estimulación máxima de las tasas postabsorción miofibrilar en músculos en reposo ​​y después del “entreno”. Una dosis de proteína >20 g estimula la oxidación de aminoácidos y la ureagénesis. https://t.co/whVlxXDB6X

Jan 28, 2022 · 731 followers View post →
Alexander
@HenrisytoSPP · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 50 followers View post →
Nutritional Coaching
@NutriCoach01 · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 1,339 followers View post →
andyluh
@andyluh · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 576 followers View post →
fausto heredia z.
@drfherediaz · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 4,354 followers View post →
Eduardo Rodrigo Enciso Álvarez
@eduenciso84_PF · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 491 followers View post →
Miguel Meza Nutriólogo
@MiguelMezaNutri · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 2,109 followers View post →
Pipiolo
@coffehuman · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 28, 2022 · 26 shares · 64 followers View post →
Eliécer Torres
@Nutrielitor · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 27, 2022 · 26 shares · 356 followers View post →
Sailor Pequitas
@sailorpequitas · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 27, 2022 · 26 shares · 348 followers View post →
GONZALO
@GONZALO17849854 · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 27, 2022 · 26 shares · 264 followers View post →
Mr.Hyuga
@RubenMiguel21 · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 27, 2022 · 26 shares · 236 followers View post →
Compa MorcegoyArraia
@marichiweuuu · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 27, 2022 · 26 shares · 368 followers View post →
Gabriela Llerena P.
@nutgllerena · X

RT @GYM_EXTREMO: 20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera…

Jan 27, 2022 · 26 shares · 886 followers View post →
Ale Garcia
@GYM_EXTREMO · X

20 g de proteína sería suficiente para la estimular la síntesis (formación) de proteina, pero una dosis de 40 g no genera mejoras significativas y estimula la oxidación de aminoácidos y la producción de urea.  https://t.co/aSFBFGd6hw(mean%20%C2%B1,protein%20(P%20%3E%200.05).

Jan 27, 2022 · 186 likes · 26 shares · 99,419 followers View post →
Fusion Prog Guy @ fusionprogguy.bsky.social
@FusionProgGuy · X

RT @nick_krontiris: b) Around 20g of high quality per meal can stimulate close to MPS, but 40g or ~3.5g of leucine will hit max... https:/…

Mar 8, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,579 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @nick_krontiris: b) Around 20g of high quality per meal can stimulate close to MPS, but 40g or ~3.5g of leucine will hit max... https:/…

Mar 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,368 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

b) Around 20g of high quality per meal can stimulate close to MPS, but 40g or ~3.5g of leucine will hit max... https://t.co/6hHrrz4EXF https://t.co/x8WoDtbI1i https://t.co/rD8BEvQqJp

Mar 5, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 19,101 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

20g of protein gives a near-maximal increase in MPS after resistance training. Going up further to 40g will result in even a further, although slight, increase in MPS https://t.co/6hHrrz4EXF https://t.co/x8WoDtbI1i https://t.co/lDY6vzAZeg

Aug 14, 2020 · 7 likes · 19,101 followers View post →