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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects will include patients age 16 to 40 undergoing primary ACL reconstruction for an acute ACL tear with the PI or Sub-investigators Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects will not be included if they meet one of the following criteria * History of meniscectomy or meniscus repair * Obesity (BMI\>35) * Diabetes * Cardiovascular, renal, liver or pulmonary disease * Active infections * Cancer (current or treated within the past 2 years) or coagulation disorder * Rapid weight change within the past year * Physically unable to participate in the intervention * Are currently taking, or recently (w/in 1 month of participation) taken prescribed, or over the counter ergogenic aids or compounds known to be banned by the NCAA. * Less than 16 years of age * Vegan patients * Patient over the age of 40 * Pregnancy ( As part of standard of care, all female participants will be administered a urine pregnancy test prior to surgery. A negative test result is required to participate in the study.) * Any known or diagnosed kidney, GI, or liver disorders * Taking any medications known to affect protein metabolism. This includes, but is not limited to any drugs involved in hormone replacement therapy to treat conditions such as: * Hypothyroidism: example - levothyroxine * Hypogonadism: example - exogenous testosterone, estrogen, or any other forms of androgenic or anabolic hormone compounds * Growth hormone or growth hormone analogues * Type I or Type II diabetes requiring insulin * Currently taking protein supplements, amino acid supplements, or any known ergogenic aids. * Notably, all patients would need to confirm they will be doing their rehab through Houston Methodist * Patients diagnosed with protein intolerance or digestive issues associated with consuming protein