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How much protein can the body use in a single meal for muscle-building? Implications for daily protein distribution

Brad Jon Schoenfeld1 CUNY Lehman College, Department of Health Sciences250 Bedford Park Blvd West10468BronxNYUSACorrespondence[email protected]
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Alan Albert Aragon2 California State University18111 Nordhoff St91330NorthridgeCAUSA
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