Research
Energy balance
DIAAS scores and available protein were higher for omnivorous versus vegetarian athletes (+11% and +43%, respectively, p < 0.05).
Athletes following an omnivorous diet may have better protein quality compared to those on a vegetarian diet.
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DIAAS scores and available protein were higher for omnivorous versus vegetarian athletes (+11% and +43%, respectively, p < 0.05).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
A Comparison of Dietary Protein Digestibility, Based on DIAAS Scoring, in Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Athletes
Corinne Ciuris et al. · Nutrients · 2019
cross-sectional · n=60Cited 55×
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