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There is a need for more research on the anabolic potential of non-animal-derived protein sources.
More research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of non-animal protein sources for muscle health.
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Source
Alternative dietary protein sources to support healthy and active skeletal muscle aging
Ino van der Heijden et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2022
DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nuac049
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