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It’s been talked about for years in the fitness world. The magical “window of gains”. Carbs and protein post-workout to get more “anabolic”. You know what I mean bro-tato chip? Yea, ok. But WHY is it important? What’s occurring in the body physiologically that requires us to need carbohydrates post-exercise? To help out my gainzzz,