Research
Macro partitioning
Plant-based diets can support athletic performance and muscular strength comparable to omnivorous diets when well-planned.
If you are an athlete, you can maintain performance on a plant-based diet. Ensure you eat a variety of plant proteins (legumes, grains, nuts, seeds) throughout the day to get all essential amino acids. You do not need to combine specific proteins at every meal, just eat a varied diet.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
We found that participants were able to maintain athletic performance on both an omnivorous diet and the 2 plant-based diets. These findings also mirror prior studies that observed no significant differences in athletic performance between plant-based and omnivorous diets.
Why this rating
Based on a small crossover pilot study (n=24) and prior studies.
Source
Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Dietary Pattern and Implementation in Healthcare and Clinical Practice
Matthew J. Landry et al. · American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine · 2024
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