Believe it or not, carbs are of bigger importance than protein when it comes to a post workout recovery and decreasing the amount of muscle wasting. You must replenish glycogen stores that are exhausted during exercise. Not doing so can lead to decreases in recovery, muscle wasting, decreases in athletic performance, and even injuries. According to the ADA and ACSM position statement athletes should be consuming 0.5 - 0.7 grams of carbs per lb of body weight 30 minutes, 2 hours, and 6 hours post workout for adequate glycogen replenishment.
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