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A plant-based eating pattern is non-inferior to an omnivore diet for athletic performance and muscle protein synthesis when macronutrient content is similar.
Athletes can achieve similar performance and muscle synthesis on a plant-based diet as on an omnivore diet if protein intake is adequate.
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A plant-based eating pattern (little or no animal products) is non-inferior to an omnivore diet (no restrictions on meat, dairy, or other animal products) for athletic performance and for muscle protein synthesis when macronutrient content is similar.
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Source
Plant-Based Nutrition and Supplements for Optimal Athletic Performance
Richard M. Rosenfeld et al. · American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.1177/15598276251393663
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