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Whey protein supplementation increases lean mass by 0.37 kg without influencing changes in fat mass.
Whey protein can be recommended for women looking to increase lean mass without gaining fat.
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Globally, WP supplementation increased lean mass (WMD, 0.37 kg; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.06 to 0.67) while not influencing changes in fat mass (-0.20 kg; 95%CI, -0.67 to 0.27) relative to non-WP control.
Why this rating
Based on systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Source
Effect of whey protein supplementation on body composition changes in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Robert Bergia et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2018
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