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Do cyclists use whey protein?

This question is about Nutrition and Cycling

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, Freelance Writer

Yes, many cyclists use

whey protein

. Whey protein is a byproduct of milk and the main component in many protein powders. 

Many athletes supplement their diets with whey protein after a ride to help with muscle recovery and repair. Whey protein is rich in leucine, an amino acid shown to stimulate muscle protein synthesis

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. (You can read more about leucine

here

.).

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