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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]

Alan Albert Aragon2 California State University18111 Nordhoff St91330NorthridgeCAUSA

Article: 10 | Published online: 01 Apr 2022

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