Protein Supplementation in U.S. Military Personnel
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Protein supplementation in U.S. military personnel.
Protein supplements (PSs) are, after multivitamins, the most frequently consumed dietary supplement by U.S. military personnel. Warfighters believe that PSs will improve health, promote muscle strength, and enhance physical performance. The estimated prevalence of regular PS use by military personnel is nearly 20% or more in active-duty personnel, which is comparable to collegiate athletes and ...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Nutrition
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0022-3166,1541-6100
DOI: 10.3945/jn.113.175968