Hypertrophy (muscle growth) is 75% resistance training and 25% protein intake; protein cannot substitute for inadequate training, and excessive protein intake beyond meeting the threshold cannot compensate for poor training
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Dr. Don LaymanEvidence Quote
“hypertrophy is 75 percent resistance training and 25 percent protein intake”
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The ultimate protein episode: Nutrition scientist Don Layman, Ph.D. | mbg Podcast— the mindbodygreen podcastCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:22:02 PM
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