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Animal versus plant protein for fat-free mass and muscle strength

Lim MT, Pan BJ, Toh DWK, Sutanto CN, Kim JE · 2021 · Nutrients 13(2):661

REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence

Methodology

Systematic review with meta-analysis of RCTs

Findings

A direct comparison between animal and plant protein sources.

Practical conclusion for REZA

A plant-based diet is not an obstacle to muscle building, provided total intake is right.

Original source

DOI: 10.3390/nu13020661 · PMID: 33670701

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