# What is Protein Timing (The Anabolic Window)?

> Protein timing is the idea that when you eat protein around a workout affects muscle gains, often described as a short post-workout "anabolic window."

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Protein timing is the idea that when you eat protein around a workout affects muscle gains, often described as a short post-workout "anabolic window."