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    2019

    Effects of Whey vs. Pea Protein on Physical Adaptations Following 8-Weeks of High-Intensity Functional Training: A Pilot Study

    Banaszek A, Townsend JR, Bender D, Vantrease WC, Marshall AC, Johnson KD

    Published in Sports

    Methodology

    Double-blind randomized pilot comparing 24 g whey vs pea protein twice daily during 8 weeks of high-intensity functional training

    Key Findings

    Both groups improved strength, body composition and performance with no significant differences between whey and pea protein

    Conclusions

    Pea protein produced adaptations comparable to whey during functional training

    Limitations

    Pilot sample size, no placebo group, short duration

    Supplements Studied

    Pea Protein
    Compound

    Both groups improved strength, body composition and performance with no significant differences between whey and pea protein

    Outcomes Measured

    Muscle Strength & Physical Function

    Both groups improved strength, body composition and performance with no significant differences between whey and pea protein

    Study Details

    Year:2019
    Sample Size:15
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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