List of protein articles

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  [Special Discussion] Basketball Part 2: Enjoying food without feeling like a burden is the foundation of nutritional management

  2023.04.14

  Basketball requires not only skill but also endurance. In order to perform well in a game, it is important to be conscious of conditioning and dietary control just before the game. In the second part, we will talk about pre- and post-game training and meals, mental care, and exemplary meal menus.

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  Recovery Food | Nutrients for fatigue recovery and muscle repair

  2022.07.19

  This book explains the recovery foods necessary to recover muscle fatigue after sports. It introduces the importance of glycogen recovery through carbohydrates, muscle repair through protein, and hydration, and summarizes dietary methods that will lead to performance the next day.

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  The basics of muscle training and protein intake | The amount and timing of protein intake required to increase muscle mass

  2022.04.11

  This book explains how to consume protein, which is essential for efficiently building muscle mass through strength training. It also introduces practical tips for improving performance, such as the amount required per meal and the best time to consume protein after strength training.

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  The basics of supplementary foods and how to use them

  2022.03.18

  Explains the role of protein and amino acids, which are essential for muscle growth and recovery. Also introduces the difference between supplemental meals and snacks that provide necessary nutrients, and examples of supplemental meals suitable for before practice or a game.

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  [Academic journal article introduction] The optimal way to consume protein and amino acids for building the bodies of athletes (Food and Medicine No. 20)

  2022.02.18

  In the January 1st issue of Food and Medicine (edited by Kodansha Editorial), issue 31, in a special feature titled "Sports and Nutrition," Kato of the Sports Nutrition Department at Ajinomoto Co., Inc. contributed an article on "The optimal method of protein and amino acid intake for athletes to build their bodies."

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  How to speed up muscle recovery | Essential amino acids for muscle repair and protein synthesis

  2020.09.30

  This book explains how to speed up muscle recovery after exercise. It also covers muscle fiber damage and inflammation caused by eccentric exercise, recovery time, and the role of essential amino acids and leucine, which are necessary for protein synthesis.