usernamesAreTricky@lemmy.ml to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · edit-24 months agoResearchers took 44 men and gave either plant-protein or animal-protein supplements for 12 weeks while strength training. There was no statistical difference in muscle strength or mass between groupswww.tandfonline.comexternal-linkmessage-square225linkfedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkResearchers took 44 men and gave either plant-protein or animal-protein supplements for 12 weeks while strength training. There was no statistical difference in muscle strength or mass between groupswww.tandfonline.comusernamesAreTricky@lemmy.ml to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · edit-24 months agomessage-square225linkfedilink
minus-squareCarnelian@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·4 months agoMy assumption is the non-supplement group would actually perform better. Actual food has tons of other nutrients the body uses for countless other tasks that are directly and indirectly related to muscle building
minus-squareDarkSpoon@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·4 months agoTypically protein supplements are in addition to regular food not a meal replacement when trying to build muscle.
minus-squareprotist@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·4 months agoThe study participants were given protein supplements, not a dietary replacement.
My assumption is the non-supplement group would actually perform better. Actual food has tons of other nutrients the body uses for countless other tasks that are directly and indirectly related to muscle building
Typically protein supplements are in addition to regular food not a meal replacement when trying to build muscle.
The study participants were given protein supplements, not a dietary replacement.