Research

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Vicia faba protein hydrolysate (VFH) supplementation significantly increases Bone Mineral Content (BMC) compared to placebo when combined with resistance training.

If you are concerned about bone health, this specific supplement taken with resistance training may help increase bone mineral content, showing a 0.7% increase over 8 weeks.

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Significant changes in bone mineral content were reported between groups (p=0.032) with a mean increase of 0.7% gained in the VFH group.
Niamh Máire Mohan et al. · BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health · 2025

Why this rating

Statistically significant finding in a randomized controlled trial, though exploratory in nature.

Source

Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effect on human strength and endurance after resistance training and supplementation of <i>Vicia faba</i> protein hydrolysate compared with placebo

Niamh Máire Mohan et al. · BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health · 2025

DOI 10.1136/bmjnph-2024-001050

rct · n=72
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