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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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nutrition
4 articles
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Nutrition for Strength: Calories, Protein, and the Rest You Can Ignore
Strength nutrition is mostly calories and protein. What the research says about the two numbers that matter and the details most lifters spend too much time on.
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Peri-Workout Fueling: What the Research Actually Shows
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition is less decisive than it is marketed to be. What the research supports and what is practically worth bothering with.
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Body Recomposition Evidence: Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle at the Same Time
Body recomposition — losing fat and gaining muscle at once — is possible under specific conditions. Who it works for, what the research shows, how to set up.