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Plant-based protein has differences compared to animal protein that limit its anabolic capacity.
Practitioners should consider the source of protein when advising on muscle maintenance for elderly or vegetarian individuals.
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the plant-based protein has differences in comparison to animals that limit its anabolic capacity.
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The anabolic role of plant-based proteins in response to chronic resistance exercise
CARINA DE SOUSA SANTOS et al. · REVISTA CIÊNCIAS EM SAÚDE · 2021
DOI 10.21876/rcshci.v11i3.1135
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