Animal Protein versus Plant Protein in Supporting Lean Mass and Muscle Strength: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Lim MT, Pan BJ, Toh DWK, Sutanto CN, Kim JE
Published in Nutrients
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing animal and plant protein supplementation on lean mass and strength
Key Findings
No overall difference between animal and plant protein for lean mass or muscle strength, except a small advantage for animal protein in younger adults
Conclusions
Plant proteins such as pea support lean mass and strength comparably to animal protein in most populations
Limitations
Heterogeneous protein sources and doses; few trials isolated pea protein
Supplements Studied
No overall difference between animal and plant protein for lean mass or muscle strength, except a small advantage for animal protein in younger adults
Outcomes Measured
No overall difference between animal and plant protein for lean mass or muscle strength, except a small advantage for animal protein in younger adults
Study Details
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