Potato or bread with beef: which builds more muscle after a workout?

NCT ID NCT07367854

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how eating different food combinations after resistance exercise affects muscle protein synthesis. Fifteen healthy, recreationally active adults will do leg exercises and then eat either potato with beef, bread with beef, or beef alone. Researchers will take blood and muscle samples to measure how well the body builds new muscle protein.

What this could mean

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Active substance

Potato and beef, bread and beef, or beef alone

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help refine dietary recommendations for maximizing muscle recovery after exercise.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage study (15 people) in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to other groups or real-world settings.

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  • Louise Freer Hall

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    Urbana, Illinois, 61801, United States

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    Urbana, Illinois, 61801, United States

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