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Do Carbs Build Muscle? What the 2026 Meta-Analysis Actually Found
A 2026 Sports Medicine meta-analysis found higher carbohydrate intake does not independently enhance muscle hypertrophy when protein and training are matched.
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A 2026 Sports Medicine meta-analysis found higher carbohydrate intake does not independently enhance muscle hypertrophy when protein and training are matched.
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