NEW RESEARCH...PROTEIN MAY NOT HELP ATHLETIC WOMEN TO RECOVER

A fascinating study was just published by David Rowlands, PhD from Massey University, New Zealand.

He performed a study with MEN only who cycled...showing that increases in protein and carb intake immediately after workout showed greater recovery in the legs and performance.

So he replicated the study with women and surprisingly found that increased protein/carb made NO difference in recovery or performance and they actually performed lower than women who only ingested carbs. However, micro trauma to the muscle was minimal.

They also stated that women athletes need approximately 1.6 times the recommended daily requirements for protein.

This is the only study done like this and thus needs to be replicated to be of more importance but food for thought!