Many guys in the gym will tell you yes it does.  Many of guys who base their beliefs on statements from science over the last 10 years will tell you it is bro science.

 

Test subjects were given 80g of protein in the 12 hours following weight training.

 

Subjects were given 10g every 1.5 hours, 20g every 3 hours or 40g every 6 six hours.

 

The best level of muscle protein synthesis was found to be every 3 hours for the 12 hours following weight training.

 

This information is invaluable for bodybuilders looking to gain muscle mass.

 

Taken from Journal of Physiology, March 2013.