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Originally Posted by logrus
1 cup protein, 1 cup oats, half a banana is how I roll before I train. I forgot the reason for the protein, something about the make up of it and how it helps, the oats is the complex carb, and the banana is the simple carb.
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Protein is mostly to prevent catabolism. From what I've read, taking aminos before workout increases blood flow within the muscles, priming anabolic response. This also indicates a greater stimulation of net protein synthesis for protein ingested within 1-hour of the end of your workout.