Exercise first
If you exercise first you're more of what you just ate. Amino acids from protein is a source of raw materials. It also acts as a signalling molecule, triggering the growth of new muscle.
In healthy adults, about 0.25 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is ideal for a given meal. That target can be hit three to five times a day. If you exercise before you eat, your muscles become more sensitive to protein's signals.
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