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March 2015 PMID 25757896

Supplemental protein in support of muscle mass and health: advantage whey.

Michaela C Devries, Stuart M Phillips

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48
Peak: 3 in Jul 2023
across 4 sources since Jun 2020

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1,667,252
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19,251

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Jun 2020 – Nov 2024

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What people are saying

Discussions emphasize the high-quality aspects of whey protein, citing its amino acid content, rapid digestibility, and role in muscle synthesis, with participants using technical language like 'leucinemia' and 'MPS.' The tone is enthusiastic and assertive, particularly when dismissing collagen as inferior or emphasizing whey as 'king of the hill,' reflecting strong agreement and interest in the topic.

AgreementStrong agreement

The discussion strongly supports the article's emphasis on whey protein as superior for muscle health, with multiple posts praising its quality and benefits.

InterestHigh interest

The participants show a high level of interest by engaging with specific details about amino acids, digestion, and implications for health and fitness.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts actively debate and reference scientific concepts, such as leucinemia, muscle protein synthesis, and industry critique, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the potential influence of the research on dietary choices and industry perspectives, though primarily within a niche audience.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that skeletal muscle is important for strength, physical function, and overall health, especially for athletes, during weight loss, and aging, as maintaining muscle mass can help prevent chronic diseases and improve quality of life.
  • Higher-protein diets, particularly those including high-quality proteins like whey, help increase muscle mass, prevent muscle loss during calorie restriction, and slow down age-related muscle decline, especially when combined with resistance training.
  • Whey protein is highlighted as a top-quality protein because it contains essential amino acids like leucine, is quickly digestible, and effectively stimulates muscle protein synthesis more than other proteins such as casein or soy.]
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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@DrDeborahMD @drdairy50 well here's evidence for our recommendation... https://t.co/s8G9X4dOvO https://t.co/Io9ouimi1Y https://t.co/FVoNkRiaDC https://t.co/KeNz3E3GmB https://t.co/k6x6r9b9kT a few more if you'd like.

Jul 26, 2023 · 10 likes · 1 share · 56,052 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@vanvlietphd The leucinemia in those trials may well have been enough to fully stimulate MPS. As these are just blood levels really hard to know what the data truly mean. But, clear that whey is king of the hill https://t.co/FVoNkRiaDC

Oct 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 56,052 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@brentgiesler @DrHorwitz @MonicaRicci @tednaiman @DrSeanOMara whey for the win https://t.co/rMJSz4l0RV Collagen = largely rubbish https://t.co/k0XTve4G9Y https://t.co/hTNkIWJkfw Often collagen industry trumped-up rubbish https://t.co/wynSUzY440

Jul 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 56,052 followers View post →
WiFi Fitness Guy | Fat Loss·Fitness
@WifiFitnessGuy · X

Whey protein is one of the highest-quality proteins given its amino acid content (high essential, branched-chain, and leucine amino acid content) and rapid digestibility. Supplemental protein in support of muscle mass and health: advantage whey Michaela C Devries et al. https://t.co/aBaBz69d50

Jul 16, 2023 · 2 likes · 202 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@CTFletcherISYMF @bigdavegolfguy Definitely whey (or dairy-derived proteins in general) FTW in terms of leucine content: https://t.co/hrnEvuIhzl https://t.co/5QofqWbMq5

Jun 7, 2020 · 56,052 followers View post →
Gregory Miller, Ph.D.
@drdairy50 · X

RT @mackinprof: @DrDeborahMD @drdairy50 well here's evidence for our recommendation... https://t.co/s8G9X4dOvO https://t.co/Io9ouimi1Y http…

Jul 27, 2023 · 1 share · 10,733 followers View post →

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Gregory Miller, Ph.D.
@drdairy50 · X

RT @mackinprof: @DrDeborahMD @drdairy50 well here's evidence for our recommendation... https://t.co/s8G9X4dOvO https://t.co/Io9ouimi1Y http…

Jul 27, 2023 · 1 share · 10,733 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@DrDeborahMD @drdairy50 well here's evidence for our recommendation... https://t.co/s8G9X4dOvO https://t.co/Io9ouimi1Y https://t.co/FVoNkRiaDC https://t.co/KeNz3E3GmB https://t.co/k6x6r9b9kT a few more if you'd like.

Jul 26, 2023 · 10 likes · 1 share · 56,052 followers View post →
WiFi Fitness Guy | Fat Loss·Fitness
@WifiFitnessGuy · X

Whey protein is one of the highest-quality proteins given its amino acid content (high essential, branched-chain, and leucine amino acid content) and rapid digestibility. Supplemental protein in support of muscle mass and health: advantage whey Michaela C Devries et al. https://t.co/aBaBz69d50

Jul 16, 2023 · 2 likes · 202 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@vanvlietphd The leucinemia in those trials may well have been enough to fully stimulate MPS. As these are just blood levels really hard to know what the data truly mean. But, clear that whey is king of the hill https://t.co/FVoNkRiaDC

Oct 15, 2020 · 3 likes · 56,052 followers View post →
alison lynn smith
@AlisonNwondrlnd · X

RT @mackinprof: @brentgiesler @DrHorwitz @MonicaRicci @tednaiman @DrSeanOMara whey for the win https://t.co/rMJSz4l0RV Collagen = largely r…

Sep 8, 2020 · 1 share · 69 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@brentgiesler @DrHorwitz @MonicaRicci @tednaiman @DrSeanOMara whey for the win https://t.co/rMJSz4l0RV Collagen = largely rubbish https://t.co/k0XTve4G9Y https://t.co/hTNkIWJkfw Often collagen industry trumped-up rubbish https://t.co/wynSUzY440

Jul 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 56,052 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@CTFletcherISYMF @bigdavegolfguy Definitely whey (or dairy-derived proteins in general) FTW in terms of leucine content: https://t.co/hrnEvuIhzl https://t.co/5QofqWbMq5

Jun 7, 2020 · 56,052 followers View post →