Effects of Post-exercise Protein Supplementation in Young Athletes

Each participant in the protein group received 2 protein drinks immediately following exercise. The supplement was given using a relative quantity of whey protein isolate (0.3g/kg) and was chocolate flavoured.

Each participant in the carbohydrate group received 2 drinks immediately following exercise. The supplement was given using a relative quantity of maltodextrin (0.3g/kg), non-caloric chocolate flavouring was added to mask the drinks contents.

Each participant in the water group received 2 drinks immediately following exercise. The water was provided in a similar volume using the same non-caloric chocolate flavouring as the other drinks.