Research
Cellular
Whey protein shows greater rates of MPS compared to soy protein at equivalent doses.
Whey protein may be a better choice for promoting muscle protein synthesis in elderly individuals compared to soy.
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The greater rates of MPS observed with equivalent doses of whey as compared to soy protein suggest that protein source is an important factor in reaching and surpassing the anabolic threshold.
Why this rating
The study design is robust as indicated in the abstract.
Source
Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis Following Ingestion of Soy Protein Isolate at Rest and After Resistance Exercise in Elderly Men
Yifan Yang et al. · Apple Academic Press eBooks · 2017
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