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Bioactive Peptides From the Fava Bean: The Future of Muscular Health?

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g per day of these bioactive fava bean peptides showed improved muscle strength recovery and muscle synthesis and reduced muscle fatigue as compared to a control placebo group. Muscle strength recovery, as PTBW, was measured at 48 and 72 hours post-DOMS induction.

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Decoding Peptides: The Body’s Little Helpers

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Why Muscle Strength is Important in Aging Strong muscles are key to living independently and comfortably as we age. That is why taking care of our muscles is essential for healthy aging. Some estimates place muscle mass loss around 10% each decade after 30 years, and this rate of muscle loss increases after the age of 60.