Is Mushroom Protein Better Than Meat? Mycoprotein Put to the Test!
Channel: Lifespan News
Date: 2023-05-21

Can mushroom build muscle like meat consumption? A study from the University of Exeter tried to find out. 

Mycoprotein, a mushroom derivative, and the time-honored animal protein we’re both served to young, gym-going adults for a 10-week period. The outcome? Both groups saw similar gains in muscle mass and strength, with an interesting edge to the mycoprotein group in certain exercises, including the bench press and deadlift.

But it wasn't easy. The mycoprotein group found it more challenging to reach their protein goals, meaning they had to consume more for the same amount of protein. Additionally, the study had its share of constraints, such as a small sample size and lax monitoring.

So while meat remains a strong player in the protein game, this research suggests mushrooms could be a worthy opponent.

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Comparing Mushroom and Animal Protein for Muscle Building - https://www.lifespan.io/news/comparing-mushroom-and-animal-protein-for-muscle-building/

Vegan and Omnivorous High Protein Diets Support Comparable Daily Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis Rates and Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy in Young Adults - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36822394/

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