Recent research has demonstrated that exercising prior to consuming protein-containing foods will actually help the body's ability to absorb protein more efficiently and effectively. The importance of consuming high-quality lean protein sources after exercise is therefore extremely important in order to aid in the synthesis and growth of new muscle, as well as protecting and preserving the muscle that is already present.
Source: Exercising before protein intake allows for greater use of dietary protein–derived amino acids for de novo muscle protein synthesis in both young and elderly men
Source: Exercising before protein intake allows for greater use of dietary protein–derived amino acids for de novo muscle protein synthesis in both young and elderly men
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