How do muscles absorb proteins in non-workout days?
Why does protein synthesis seem to be much lower on non workout days? I don’t agree with that. Protein in it’s original form is not stored generally, so maintaining a consistently high (1 to 1.5grams per lb of bodyweight) is important, workout day or not. An excess of protein won’t turn into fat by magic, that would require a surplus in calories overall, if someone is eating for maintainence or weight loss then excess “anything” “any fuel” will result in fat gains. Essentially in an ideal situation you would top up/be drip-fed on protein 6-7 times a day (i.e. with every meal and snack, have protein) but the results don’t exactly double or triple by adhering to this, personally I use cheese as a main snack or protein shakes, I include cheese with my eggs in the morning and I usually have meat with my evening meal – this ensures I am always drip feeding protein. If you want a decent read on the subject check sources Short answer would be – your diet should only really change in carbohydr
