Eggs for a Quicker Recovery

             I find many athletes fail to see gains from high intensity sprints and strength workouts because they experience muscle soreness, limiting exercise.

The key to remodeling muscle and recovery lies in timing the intake and amount of the master amino acid: leucine.

How much leucine at a meal is enough?  Although no studies have been done on humans, researchers have used data from rats to estimate requirements.

Per Meal Leucine Recommendations by Body Weight: 

             Rich food sources of leucine are eggs , animal protein (fish, beef, poultry), and milk.  The USDA provides a complete listing of food sources of the leucine content.  It is important to recognize that heavier athletes may find it difficult to get enough leucine at a meal without using careful planning.

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