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Animal vs plant protein for muscle protein synthesis πŸ’ͺ

New meta-analysis provides key insights.

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Tom Coughlin
Mar 02, 2025
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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..

πŸ‘‰ Amino acid quality

πŸ‘‰ Amino acid quantity

πŸ‘‰ Improved digestibility

But does this mean they are better for stimulating muscle protein synthesis (MPS)? 🧐

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