Research
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Soy protein supplementation produces similar gains in strength and lean body mass (LBM) in response to resistance exercise training (RET) as whey protein.
Practitioners can consider soy protein as an effective alternative to whey protein for muscle gain.
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The results of this meta-analysis indicate that soy protein supplementation produces similar gains in strength and LBM in response to RET as whey protein.
Why this rating
Based on the meta-analysis design involving multiple studies.
Source
No Difference Between the Effects of Supplementing With Soy Protein Versus Animal Protein on Gains in Muscle Mass and Strength in Response to Resistance Exercise
Mark Messina et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2018
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