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Protein Metabolism in Active Youth: Not Just Little Adults

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Understanding how exercise and dietary protein alter the turnover and synthesis of body proteins in youth can provide guidelines for the optimal development of lean mass. This review hypothesizes that… Click to show full abstract

Understanding how exercise and dietary protein alter the turnover and synthesis of body proteins in youth can provide guidelines for the optimal development of lean mass. This review hypothesizes that active youth obtain similar anabolic benefits from exercise and dietary protein as adults, but the requirement for amino acids to support growth renders them more sensitive to these nutrients.

Keywords: little adults; active youth; metabolism active; youth; youth little; protein metabolism

Journal Title: Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Year Published: 2019

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