A new study looked at if protein shakes helped people recover after a workout. Getty Images
- A new study finds evidence that protein shakes may not help your muscles recover much after a grueling workout.
 - Participants reported muscle soreness and reductions in muscle power and function after working out and having a protein shake.
 - The study was small, and experts say more research is needed.
 
    
        
    
          
            
            
            