Research
Macro partitioning
A well-designed vegan diet is compatible with peak athletic performance, including aerobic capacity, anaerobic performance, and muscle strength, when properly supplemented.
If you are an athlete, a well-designed vegan diet can support peak performance. Ensure you supplement with Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, EPA/DHA, creatine, and vegan protein. This combination, along with resistance training, can preserve and increase muscle mass.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
A recent narrative review of observational and interventional studies of young and competitive athletes on vegan diets showed that they are able to tolerate and sustain higher physical burdens for longer durations and to recover from physical stress more rapidly. This supports the assumption that a well-designed vegan diet is compatible with peak performance sports [137] and is associated with a good health status [137,144].
Why this rating
Based on narrative reviews and some RCTs, but the author notes limited long-term data.
Source
Placing a Well-Designed Vegan Diet for Slovenes
Boštjan Jakše · Nutrients · 2021
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