Animal vs plant protein for muscle protein synthesis 💪
New meta-analysis provides key insights.
Effects of plant- versus animal-based proteins on muscle protein synthesis
Background
Animal-based protein sources are typically regarded as superior to plant-based protein due to..
👉 Amino acid quality
👉 Amino acid quantity
👉 Improved digestibility
But does this mean they are better for stimulating muscle protein synthesis (MPS)? 🧐
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