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The current evidence is insufficient to establish ingestion recommendations for protein hydrolysate supplementation.
Practitioners should be cautious in making specific recommendations for protein hydrolysate intake until more evidence is available.
StrongQualifiesmedium confidence
However, the current evidence is insufficient to establish ingestion recommendations.
Why this rating
Based on the meta-analysis of multiple studies.
Source
A systematic review and meta-analysis: Effects of protein hydrolysate supplementation on fat-free mass and strength in resistance-trained individuals
Meng Shen et al. · Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition · 2021
DOI 10.1080/10408398.2021.1956877
Meta-analysisCited 3×
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