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Plasma essential amino acid concentrations increased after protein ingestion, but did not differ between recombinant bovine β-lactoglobulin (rBLG) and whey.
Both rBLG and whey can effectively increase amino acid levels post-ingestion, making them viable protein sources.
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Plasma essential amino acid concentrations increased after protein ingestion (P < 0.001), but did not differ between trials (P = 0.554).
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Based on a randomized crossover study design.
Source
Postprandial Bioavailability and Efficacy of Recombinant Bovine β-Lactoglobulin for Resistance Training-Induced Skeletal Muscle Adaptation in Young Adults
L M Rogers et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2025
DOI 10.1249/mss.0000000000003756
rct · n=32Cited 2×
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