Fig. 2.

Timeline of study design and times of sampling in study 1 and study 2. A standardized breakfast was served upon arrival, 2.5 h (study 1) or 1 h (study 2) before the baseline samples were drawn. Thirty minutes after baseline, a 30 (study 1)- or 45 (study 2)-min exercise session was performed directly followed by intake of a protein drink. Post exercise samples were drawn 1 (study 1) or 2 (study 2) h after finishing the drink