Does the coingestion of carbohydrate and amino acids improve recovery from endurance exercise?
Practice Pearl: This study demonstrates the importance of protein/amino acids for recovery in endurance athletes. Original Article: Skillen RA, Testa M, Applegate EA, Heiden EA, Fascetti AJ, Casazza GA. Effects of an amino acid-carbohydrate drink on exercise performance after consecutive-day exercise bouts. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2008;18(5):473-492.
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Department of Kinesiology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA. saundemj@jmu.edu