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Probably not. Intensive resistance training or endurance exercise increases the rate of muscle protein turnover beyond the normal ~300–400g/day. Not all EAAs released through this process can be reused, leading to a net loss of muscle despite training.

A calorie-efficient EAA supplement like OptimalAmino®, used alongside training, can reverse that net muscle loss without the excess calories of dietary protein. It also provides greater control in maintaining body composition.

Deep dive: What Happens to Your Muscles During a Caloric Deficit →

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