Contemporary Issues in Protein Requirements and
Contemporary Issues in Protein Requirements and
Consumption for Resistance Trained Athletes
Received March 24, 2006/Accepted April 18, 2006
Jacob Wilson and Gabriel J. Wilson
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA. Address correspondence to
jwilson@abcbodybuilding.com
ABSTRACT
In recent years an explosion of research papers concerning protein consumption has been published. The need
to consolidate this information has become critical from both practical and future research standpoints. For this
reason, the following paper presents an in depth analysis of contemporary issues in protein requirements and
consumption for resistance trained athletes. Specifically, the paper covers: 1.) protein requirements for
resistance trained athletes; 2.) the effect of the digestion rate of protein on muscular protein balance; 3.) the
optimal timing of protein intake relative to exercise; 4.) the optimal pattern of protein ingestion, relative to
how an individual should consume their protein throughout a 24 hour period, and what sources are utilized
during this time frame; 5.) protein composition and its interaction with measures of protein balance and
strength performance; 6.) the combination of protein and carbohydrates on plasma insulin levels and protein
balance; 7.) the efficacy of protein supplements and whole food protein sources. Our goal is to provide the
reader with practical information in optimizing protein intake as well as for provision of sound advice to their
clients. Finally, special care was taken to provide future research implications. Journal of the International
Society of Sports Nutrition. 3(1):7-27, 2006
Key Words: sports supplements, protein, resistance training, protein timing
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