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Nutrition

C

Soy protein versus animal protein

Messina M, Lynch H, Dickinson JM, Reed KE · 2018 · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 28(6):674-685

REZA evidence rating C: Interpret with caution

Methodology

Systematic review with meta-analysis

Findings

No difference between soy protein and animal protein for muscle mass and strength with strength training.

Conflict of interest

The first author has known ties to the soy industry. That doesn't automatically make the conclusion wrong, but it is worth noting.

Practical conclusion for REZA

Included with that caveat, as an example of how REZA handles conflicts of interest. The conclusion aligns with the animal-versus-plant-protein study, which carries no comparable interest.

Original source

DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0071 · PMID: 29722584

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