FIGURE 1.
Schematic diagram of the infusion protocol. A baseline blood sample was collected before participants consumed an energy-rich, high-protein breakfast. A bout of unilateral leg-resistance Ex was performed 3 h after breakfast. Muscle biopsies (vastus lateralis) were collected from exercised and rested legs immediately after Ex and 4 h post-Ex. A drink that contained 0, 10, 20, or 40 g whey protein was ingested immediately after collection of the first set of biopsies. Multiple blood samples were collected throughout the protocol. Ex, exercise.