Research
Energy balance
Fat-free mass (FFM) increased by 2.3% in the whey protein group, 3.6% in the chia flour group, and 3.0% in the placebo group.
The study provides specific data on how much FFM increased in each group, which can inform future research and practice.
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FFM increased by 2.3% in WG (p = 0.04), by 3.6% in CG (p = 0.004), and by 3.0% in PG (p = 0.002).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Neither Chia Flour nor Whey Protein Supplementation Further Improves Body Composition or Strength Gains after a Resistance Training Program in Young Subjects with a Habitual High Daily Protein Intake
Hermann Zbinden‐Foncea et al. · Nutrients · 2023
rct · n=18Cited 5×
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