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New study with UFC fighters shows plant-based protein produces same results as whey in athletes
A new study published on Friday afternoon reveals athletes taking plant-based brown rice protein during training had the same results of those using animal-based whey protein. Led by Dr. Douglas Kalman and sports nutritionist Alison Escalante of Florida International University, the study shows building and maintaining muscle mass over a six-week period was "statistically similar" between the two proteins -- counter to some long-held opinions.
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