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The relationship between lactic acid and muscle fatigue is not as clear-cut as it is commonly believed. On the one hand, the characteristic burning sensation in the muscles 2-3 days after training is not associated with the accumulation of lactic acid – it is usually excreted from the body in a few hours.

The recommendations suggest that adult men, with an average weight of 70-90 kg, need 65-117g of daily protein for muscle growth. Women, with an average weight of 60-70 kg, require 58-87g. This translates to 1.2-1.5g of protein per kg of body weight per day.

Muscle growth is the process of increasing the muscle fiber and surrounding tissues, requiring physical training, adequate nutrition, and adequate sleep. At the same time, muscles grow during sleep, when the body mobilizes reserves for recovery, including through the production of growth hormones.