Protein synthesis Protein synthesis lies at the heart of any adaptation, rehabilitation or recovery process. The main factors increasing protein synthesis are resistance exercise and the intake of dietary protein (particularly ‘high-quality’ proteins rich in EAAs or leucine), and impairment of any of these following an injury slows healing rates. Our injury-eating template will provide sufficient nutrients and protein-induced stimulus to maintain protein balance, whilst energy intake can be manipulated via the carbohydrate and fat content. Hydration should continue to be monitored and urdughr promoted. Hormonal function Whilst most of the amino acid requirements can be taken care of in…
