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Impact of different protein sources on acute muscle protein synthesis following resistance training: a systematic review with standard and dose-response network meta-analyses.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition·December 30, 2026·PMID 42862730
Why it mattersClinicians advising on post-exercise nutrition need evidence on whether plant proteins can match animal proteins for muscle anabolism. This review suggests several plant sources (pea, mycoprotein) may be comparable to whey and egg, supporting flexible dietary recommendations for patients who prefer or require plant-based options.
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