recovery nutrition
reh-KUV-ur-ee nyoo-TRISH-un
rɪˈkʌvəri njuːˈtrɪʃənListen
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the strategic intake of specific nutrients in the hours following intense exercise to accelerate the restoration of muscle glycogen, promote muscle protein synthesis, rehydrate the body, and reduce exercise-induced inflammation; the widely cited 3:1 carbohydrate-to-protein ratio consumed within a 30-to-60-minute post-exercise window is regarded as optimal for muscle repair; chocolate milk, due to its natural carbohydrate and protein content, gained popularity as a practical recovery food; individualised recovery nutrition strategies are central to the work of sports dietitians supporting elite training programmes
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