Protein Timing Matters Less Than Total Intake

Worried about eating protein immediately after rides? Relax. Research confirms total daily protein intake matters more than timing. Aim for 1.6g per kg bodyweight spread across meals. The post-ride shake helps but isnt magic.

Emily Carter

Emily Carter

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Jason Michael is the editor of Cycling Nutrition Hub. Articles on the site are researched, fact-checked, and reviewed by the editorial team before publication. Read our editorial standards or send a correction at the editorial policy page.

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