cyclicproteinintake

noun

UK /ˈsaɪ.klɪk ˈprəʊ.tiːn ˈɪn.teɪk/

US /ˈsaɪ.klɪk ˈproʊ.tiːn ˈɪn.teɪk/

A way of eating where you change how much protein you eat on different days.

Her coach suggested cyclic protein intake to help her build muscle without feeling too full.

SYNONYMS

rotating protein plan protein cycling alternating protein diet variable protein schedule

RELATED WORDS

macronutrient timing meal planning muscle recovery diet periodization nutrition schedule

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A training method where athletes eat more protein on workout days and less on rest days.

Cyclic protein intake helped the team match their meals to their practice schedule.

3. A diet pattern that repeats protein amounts in a set weekly loop.

His cyclic protein intake repeats every seven days, with high-protein Mondays and lighter weekends.

4. The practice of switching protein sources in a repeating pattern for variety.

She follows a cyclic protein intake, rotating eggs, beans, and fish through the week.