Pea proteins oral supplementation promotes muscle thickness gains during resistance training: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial vs. whey protein
Babault N, Paizis C, Deley G, Guerin-Deremaux L, Saniez MH, Lefranc-Millot C, Allaert FA
Published in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Methodology
Double-blind randomized trial of 25 g/day pea protein vs whey protein vs placebo during 12 weeks of resistance training in men
Key Findings
Pea protein increased biceps muscle thickness significantly more than placebo, with no significant difference from whey protein
Conclusions
Pea protein is a viable alternative to whey for supporting muscle thickness gains during resistance training
Limitations
Industry-funded; single muscle group measured; young male participants only
Supplements Studied
Pea protein increased biceps muscle thickness significantly more than placebo, with no significant difference from whey protein
Pea protein increased biceps muscle thickness significantly more than placebo, with no significant difference from whey protein
Outcomes Measured
Pea protein increased biceps muscle thickness significantly more than placebo, with no significant difference from whey protein
Study Details
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