J Int Soc Sports Nutr January 2015 PMID 25628520

Pea proteins oral supplementation promotes muscle thickness gains during resistance training: a double-blind, randomized, Placebo-controlled clinical trial vs. Whey protein.

Nicolas Babault, Christos Païzis, Gaëlle Deley, Laetitia Guérin-Deremaux, Marie-Hélène Saniez, Catherine Lefranc-Millot, François A Allaert

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across 6 sources since Feb 2020

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What people are saying

The social discussions predominantly express agreement with the article, citing scientific studies and emphasizing that pea protein is as effective as whey. Words like 'validates', 'study', and 'evidence' reflect serious engagement. The tone is informative and sometimes defensive, especially regarding misconceptions about plant proteins, showing an intent to influence perceptions and clarify research findings. This combination demonstrates high interest and engagement, with moderate perceived impact on changing beliefs about plant-based protein's effectiveness.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the study’s findings, emphasizing that pea protein is comparable to whey and soy for muscle gains.

InterestHigh interest

There is a high level of curiosity and engagement, with users sharing scientific data, asking questions, and referencing multiple studies.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many participants actively analyze research methodology, outcomes, and implications, indicating deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions could influence perceptions about plant-based proteins in fitness and nutrition communities, though the overall impact remains moderate due to ongoing debates.

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Dra. Alana Marrero González
@AlanaLolita · X

Estudios que validan el beneficio de proteína de guisantes (Pitipuá) para desarrollar masa muscular. https://t.co/zTpsvtSIt4

Nov 9, 2021 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 3,151 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@BioLayne I'm confused. Don't we have hard outcomes on this? My understanding is when we just look at the hard outcomes (not surrogates) Whey is superior to soy protein, but no difference between whey and pea protein https://t.co/JQajmuKNS9 https://t.co/QF7XFKn2VN https://t.co/HKh74clDg1

Feb 18, 2020 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 25,134 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@BioLayne And the 12 week study? https://t.co/Jh8fAUP76r

Feb 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 25,134 followers View post →
You paid for this?
@donororgans · X

@EntelaGiok @DeletedSharon @teamveganfta Is the protein from vegetables different from the protein from animals? If you want strength eat your peas https://t.co/Ceh66hX8Et

Jul 26, 2023 · 3 likes · 31 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatyaa · X

3. 2015 France trial: https://t.co/KpAzps7ghU Conclusion: “protein promoted a greater increase of muscle thickness.”

Dec 27, 2023 · 1 like · 97,973 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@BioLayne Heres an another RCT with the same findings. N= over 50 per group, duration 12 weeks. I'm not making a strong claim. I fully understand more RCTs can come out overturning this, but based on the best available evidence, the needle moves in that direction. https://t.co/Jh8fAUP76r

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 like · 25,134 followers View post →

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PlantPowers
@powers_plant · X

@newscientist This finding goes against what you are saying https://t.co/V54dLwruT7

Apr 25, 2025 · 3 followers View post →
Foolproof Mastery
@FoolproofMaster · X

@JoannotFovea How do you define "clear conflict of interest"? Fraud is a criminal offence and researchers risk losing their jobs. Would this one be acceptable? https://t.co/FO3KGqvREo

Jul 17, 2024 · 1,176 followers View post →
Damned Atheist
@AtheistDamned · X

@anuraagnishaad @PlantBasedNews Soy may be. Studies show that pea protein supplements are as effective as whey: https://t.co/S8x5GKLkkS

Jun 26, 2024 · 212 followers View post →
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@donororgans · X

@Mitch202011 @helenlloyd222 @Ashwin_Kolkar @DrIronJunkie @ascentovalhalla If you cared about optimal protein you’d be using pea protein https://t.co/ZlCMqUhK5b

Jun 12, 2024 · 1 like · 31 followers View post →
Dr. Anshul Sadhale
@AnshulGains · X

@SaurabhMohanta Go through this first https://t.co/WXdS8lh6DK https://t.co/RohdGzz0DJ https://t.co/wtfvvgDlAL https://t.co/aFC1Sh16lq https://t.co/cNeKdGF4p0

May 27, 2024 · 1 like · 14,086 followers View post →
まーしー
@marcyplantbased · X

ホエイプロテインとピープロテインで、筋肥大効果に差は出なかったという研究。少なくともトレーニング初心者〜中級者レベルの男性であれば、ホエイにこだわる必要はなさそうです。 #プロテイン #ピープロテイン #バルクアップ https://t.co/gmClaR03gd

Feb 27, 2024 · 163 followers View post →
Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatyaa · X

3. 2015 France trial: https://t.co/KpAzps7ghU Conclusion: “protein promoted a greater increase of muscle thickness.”

Dec 27, 2023 · 1 like · 97,973 followers View post →
Jordi R. Sámano
@JordiRSamano · X

@tioparra @Don_Kropo @jdfranko Esa fuente se equivoca, y las plantas no tienen "proteínas incompletas". Deja de difundir desinformación. https://t.co/hEkQoDkSsn https://t.co/t7uFGfipqi https://t.co/MO6XxIc3gL https://t.co/El7Lgno972 https://t.co/0yRr6Nigpg https://t.co/jWPWbUQQZT https://t.co/Kgc26MACAu

Oct 17, 2023 · 83 followers View post →
You paid for this?
@donororgans · X

@EntelaGiok @DeletedSharon @teamveganfta Exactly, especially vegetable compares to animal

Jul 27, 2023 · 31 followers View post →
You paid for this?
@donororgans · X

@EntelaGiok @DeletedSharon @teamveganfta Here it is again

Jul 27, 2023 · 31 followers View post →
You paid for this?
@donororgans · X

@EntelaGiok @DeletedSharon @teamveganfta Show me scientific fact. Not someones opinion. I’ve shown you scientific data, you have show me opinion. https://t.co/Ceh66hX8Et

Jul 27, 2023 · 31 followers View post →
You paid for this?
@donororgans · X

@EntelaGiok @DeletedSharon @teamveganfta Is the protein from vegetables different from the protein from animals? If you want strength eat your peas https://t.co/Ceh66hX8Et

Jul 26, 2023 · 3 likes · 31 followers View post →
Coase’s "Net effect?" Ghost
@GhostCoase · X

Upper body and with bigger sample sizes. https://t.co/qgxSN4IPhR

Jun 27, 2023 · 1,959 followers View post →
RobWalterz
@RobWalterz · X

@TestThePie @DelusionPosting plant proteins just as absorbable you loon https://t.co/YN5F0kAeRc https://t.co/Rc17rm0ELL

Apr 14, 2023 · 3,166 followers View post →
RobWalterz
@RobWalterz · X

@DrAltoClef4 @TestThePie @DelusionPosting Thats a myth you goober. Plant protein is just as absorbable you uncultured swine https://t.co/YN5F0kAeRc https://t.co/Rc17rm0ELL

Apr 14, 2023 · 3,166 followers View post →
xor
@gorbuscha · X

В интервенционных исследованиях ДАЖЕ В СПОРТЕ растительный протеин не хуже или даже лучше молочных: DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-12-86 DOI: 10.1186/s12970-014-0064-5 (возможен конфликт интересов, но был peer review) И при этом растительные на голову выше по пользе для здоровья

Apr 4, 2023 · 83 followers View post →
J
@4tysixandtwo · X

@SplFit You sure about that? https://t.co/MOoWVn2Ck4 Master amino acid pattern products are vegan derived. No higher bioavailability than that. In the end, all protein must be broken down to amino acids to be used. Source doesn't matter. All about context, friend.

Feb 1, 2023 · 122 followers View post →
Axel Lieber
@axel_lieber · X

@SylvainRibes @_HannahRitchie .. between, say whey protein and pea protein supplementation, see link below. All in all, this "animal protein > plant protein" claim seems like an urban myth. https://t.co/B0Hyv0qrYv

Nov 30, 2022 · 75 followers View post →
Drhealthyself
@Drhealthyself1 · X

@theproof he should be all over that! here's one to get started with: https://t.co/sdPLjh6JPx

Sep 12, 2022 · 50 followers View post →
laurentfg3
@laurentfg3 · X

@moutet_a @L214 Une étude qui a l'air de dire qu'il y a pas vraiment de différence entre un régime protéiné avec des protéines de petits pois et des protéines animales. https://t.co/74VYluoeET

Jul 24, 2022 · 194 followers View post →
Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN
@Wendi_Irlbeck · X

RT @Wendi_Irlbeck:

Jun 19, 2022 · 6 shares · 54,011 followers View post →
Nature Yogi Marco Andre
@DjMarcoAndre · X

Pea proteins oral supplementation promotes muscle thickness gains during resistance training https://t.co/bf8YkuetWe #womenshealth #menshealth #health #fitgirls #getfit #healthfitness #nutrition #bodybuilders #gymlife #organicbeauty #fitness #bodybuildingmotivation https://t.co/4BdCMca9kB

Mar 29, 2022 · 1 like · 8,290 followers View post →
Nature Yogi Marco Andre
@DjMarcoAndre · X

Pea proteins oral supplementation promotes muscle thickness gains during resistance training https://t.co/bf8YkuetWe #womenshealth #menshealth #health #fitgirls #getfit #healthfitness #nutrition #bodybuilders #gymlife #organicbeauty #fitness #bodybuildingmotivation https://t.co/z0wDSeLio0

Mar 26, 2022 · 8,290 followers View post →
Nature Yogi Marco Andre
@DjMarcoAndre · X

Pea proteins oral supplementation promotes muscle thickness gains during resistance training https://t.co/bf8YkuetWe #womenshealth #menshealth #health #fitgirls #getfit #healthfitness #nutrition #bodybuilders #gymlife #organicbeauty #fitness #bodybuildingmotivation https://t.co/qIrQHBZshB

Mar 21, 2022 · 1 like · 8,290 followers View post →
Best Protein Powder
@BestProteinPow · X

Pea proteins oral supplementation promotes muscle thickness gains during resistance training via /r/strength_training https://t.co/PrTnY6R5qo #StrengthTraining #HealthFitness

Mar 5, 2022 · 51 followers View post →
Nature Yogi Marco Andre
@DjMarcoAndre · X

Pea proteins oral supplementation promotes muscle thickness gains during resistance training https://t.co/qVDCzPvlCf #womenshealth #menshealth #health #fitgirls #getfit #healthfitness #nutrition #bodybuilders #gymlife #organicbeauty #fitness #bodybuildingmotivation https://t.co/0sGwRU2UTp

Mar 5, 2022 · 8,290 followers View post →
Jean-Carlos Arroyo
@Trak_Shogun · X

RT @AlanaLolita: Estudios que validan el beneficio de proteína de guisantes (Pitipuá) para desarrollar masa muscular. https://t.co/zTpsvtSI…

Nov 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 850 followers View post →
javi bosque
@bosque_javi · X

RT @AlanaLolita: Estudios que validan el beneficio de proteína de guisantes (Pitipuá) para desarrollar masa muscular. https://t.co/zTpsvtSI…

Nov 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 163 followers View post →
Israel
@_ISRAEL_75 · X

RT @AlanaLolita: Estudios que validan el beneficio de proteína de guisantes (Pitipuá) para desarrollar masa muscular. https://t.co/zTpsvtSI…

Nov 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 813 followers View post →
Dra. Alana Marrero González
@AlanaLolita · X

Estudios que validan el beneficio de proteína de guisantes (Pitipuá) para desarrollar masa muscular. https://t.co/zTpsvtSIt4

Nov 9, 2021 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 3,151 followers View post →
beans
@beeaannZzZ · X

@REGENETARIANISM @BlondeAquitaine @TyRBeal @NatureFoodJnl @bigfatsurprise @G_stordalen @fleroy1974 @l_haddad @GrassBased @FoodSystems @EATforum @Anne_Mottet https://t.co/ylIo9kCSRm https://t.co/iRe1s6AI3K https://t.co/ct1bDCi0zQ https://t.co/5vIGgKJLe9 https://t.co/r2eYGIzyS1

Sep 16, 2021 · 1,072 followers View post →
Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN
@Wendi_Irlbeck · X

RT @Wendi_Irlbeck:

Jun 15, 2021 · 6 shares · 54,011 followers View post →
The Unwinder
@the_unwinder · X

However, most plant proteins also contain anti-nutrients that impair absorption. In practice, pea protein often performs as well as or better than soy protein, and about as well as whey. https://t.co/gUUdaXt0A0

Apr 19, 2021 · 318 followers View post →
John Gillespie
@DrGillespie_GP · X

@SBakerMD Vegan sources of protein are great for strength training- benefits of supporting muscle growth while at the same time low GHG emissions, avoiding needlessly harming animals, and avoiding the harmful effects of saturated fat. https://t.co/X7Z1QatUDd

Apr 3, 2021 · 1,061 followers View post →
Redztruthseeker - Aarush
@RedzTruthSeeker · X

RT @AviBittMD: @BioLayne I'm confused. Don't we have hard outcomes on this? My understanding is when we just look at the hard outcomes (not…

Mar 15, 2021 · 2 shares · 34 followers View post →
Prince james the 5th
@PrinceJames5th · X

@MikkiWilliden "And the quality matters in order to get enough protein to stimulate muscle protein synthesis" No difference between animal and plant. https://t.co/E1WTvCx9nK https://t.co/IM3BgyBb08 https://t.co/0QvXtrh5lA

Nov 5, 2020 View post →
Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN
@Wendi_Irlbeck · X

RT @Wendi_Irlbeck:

Aug 23, 2020 · 6 shares · 54,011 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@BioLayne Heres an another RCT with the same findings. N= over 50 per group, duration 12 weeks. I'm not making a strong claim. I fully understand more RCTs can come out overturning this, but based on the best available evidence, the needle moves in that direction. https://t.co/Jh8fAUP76r

Feb 18, 2020 · 1 like · 25,134 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@BioLayne And the 12 week study? https://t.co/Jh8fAUP76r

Feb 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 25,134 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

RT @AviBittMD: @BioLayne I'm confused. Don't we have hard outcomes on this? My understanding is when we just look at the hard outcomes (not…

Feb 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 34,219 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@BioLayne I'm confused. Don't we have hard outcomes on this? My understanding is when we just look at the hard outcomes (not surrogates) Whey is superior to soy protein, but no difference between whey and pea protein https://t.co/JQajmuKNS9 https://t.co/QF7XFKn2VN https://t.co/HKh74clDg1

Feb 18, 2020 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 25,134 followers View post →