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January 2019 PMID 30621129

The Effects of Whey vs. Pea Protein on Physical Adaptations Following 8-Weeks of High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT): A Pilot Study.

Amy Banaszek, Jeremy R Townsend, David Bender, William C Vantrease, Autumn C Marshall, Kent D Johnson

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The overall tone demonstrates strong agreement, illustrated by phrases like 'whey and pea protein produce similar outcomes,' and highlights high interest through multiple references to strength and performance improvements. Engagement is moderate, with users citing specific studies and data, while the societal impact appears moderate, primarily influencing fitness communities and dietary choices.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions express strong agreement with the study’s conclusion that whey and pea protein yield similar benefits in high-intensity training, highlighting phrases like 'similar outcomes' and 'no difference' to reinforce consensus.

InterestHigh interest

The topic clearly captures high interest, reflected in frequent mentions of gains in strength, performance, and healthy nutrition, with enthusiasts emphasizing the practical benefits for athletes and vegans.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many participants reference specific data and studies, contemplating implications for dietary choices, indicating moderate but thoughtful engagement. The tone involves sharing findings and opinions, showing genuine curiosity.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions focus on practical implications for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, suggesting some influence on dietary practices, though mostly within niche communities. The emphasis on muscle gains and performance underscores relevance.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compared the effects of whey and pea protein supplements on men and women who participated in an 8-week high-intensity functional training (HIFT) program, finding that both protein types led to similar improvements in strength, muscle thickness, and workout performance.
  • Participants consumed 24 grams of either whey or pea protein around their workouts and on rest days, with measurements like muscle size, body composition, and strength tested before and after the program to assess changes.
  • The results showed that both groups increased their strength (e.g., squat and deadlift), but there were no significant differences between the groups in any of the measured outcomes, indicating that both protein sources are similarly effective for supporting physical adaptations in this training context.
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Lipscomb EXNS
@LU_EXNS · X

New publication from Amy Banaszek's thesis! Whey vs. Pea protein supplementation in HIFT athletes. Well done! https://t.co/v6tA1v3jwU @Sports_MDPI https://t.co/jaiBI1uDml

Jan 4, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 209 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 · 25,132 followers View post →
Veganella
@Veganella_ · X

@awright4645 @JMCA_power Even better, when we look at hard outcomes, there is no difference between whey and pea protein in HIFT. https://t.co/QWzO0dhUU4

Sep 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 58,368 followers View post →
N. Paraskevopulos
@eat2succeed · X

The Effects of Whey vs. Pea Protein on Physical Adaptations Following 8-Weeks of High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT): A Pilot Study https://t.co/49Sq2cCwYf

Jan 27, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,229 followers View post →
Plant Based Power
@power_based · X

It's only fair for our first tweet to highlight a favorite paper this year from @Sports_MDPI demonstrating that whey and pea proteins promote equal strength and performance gains amongst high intensity athletes. Get your protein from plants! #Vegan https://t.co/okT1CWwTYq

Jun 13, 2019 · 2 likes · 5 shares · 162 followers View post →
Veganella
@Veganella_ · X

@DavidBilingual @mackinprof There’s also this study: no difference between whey and pea protein https://t.co/QWzO0dhUU4

Sep 6, 2020 · 1 like · 58,368 followers View post →

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@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

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Pankaj Dhuper
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(PDCAAS). British Journal of Nutrition, 117(4), pp.490-499. [4] Banaszek, A., Townsend, J.R., Bender, D., Vantrease, W.C., Marshall, A.C. and Johnson, K.D., 2019. The effects of whey vs. pea protein on physical adaptations following 8-weeks of high-intensity functional training

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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 →
Veganella
@Veganella_ · X

@awright4645 @JMCA_power Even better, when we look at hard outcomes, there is no difference between whey and pea protein in HIFT. https://t.co/QWzO0dhUU4

Sep 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 58,368 followers View post →
Veganella
@Veganella_ · X

@DavidBilingual @mackinprof There’s also this study: no difference between whey and pea protein https://t.co/QWzO0dhUU4

Sep 6, 2020 · 1 like · 58,368 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 · 34,215 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 · 25,132 followers View post →
Tweets for Vegans #BLM
@Tweets4Vegans · X

RT @power_based: It's only fair for our first tweet to highlight a favorite paper this year from @Sports_MDPI demonstrating that whey and p…

Jun 14, 2019 · 5 shares · 25,669 followers View post →
Sports
@Sports_MDPI · X

RT @power_based: It's only fair for our first tweet to highlight a favorite paper this year from @Sports_MDPI demonstrating that whey and p…

Jun 14, 2019 · 5 shares · 2,133 followers View post →
KARMA
@almanimal2019 · X

RT @power_based: It's only fair for our first tweet to highlight a favorite paper this year from @Sports_MDPI demonstrating that whey and p…

Jun 13, 2019 · 5 shares · 3,738 followers View post →
Tweets for Vegans #BLM
@Tweets4Vegans · X

RT @power_based: It's only fair for our first tweet to highlight a favorite paper this year from @Sports_MDPI demonstrating that whey and p…

Jun 13, 2019 · 5 shares · 25,669 followers View post →
Emily Snee Ⓥ
@sneakyy7 · X

RT @power_based: It's only fair for our first tweet to highlight a favorite paper this year from @Sports_MDPI demonstrating that whey and p…

Jun 13, 2019 · 5 shares · 522 followers View post →
Plant Based Power
@power_based · X

It's only fair for our first tweet to highlight a favorite paper this year from @Sports_MDPI demonstrating that whey and pea proteins promote equal strength and performance gains amongst high intensity athletes. Get your protein from plants! #Vegan https://t.co/okT1CWwTYq

Jun 13, 2019 · 2 likes · 5 shares · 162 followers View post →
Amy Fuchshofen
@acsbaum · X

\o/ "We conclude that ingestion of whey and pea protein produce similar outcomes in measurements of body composition, muscle thickness, force production, WOD performance and strength" https://t.co/OLwpBKVJkR

Jan 28, 2019 · 4,536 followers View post →
N. Paraskevopulos
@eat2succeed · X

The Effects of Whey vs. Pea Protein on Physical Adaptations Following 8-Weeks of High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT): A Pilot Study https://t.co/49Sq2cCwYf

Jan 27, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,229 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Whey vs pea protein: similar outcomes in body composition changes, strength, performance (open access) https://t.co/pY5KqNwFdF #exercise #fitness #fit #FitFam #FitLife #FitnessAddict #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz

Jan 12, 2019 · 1 like · 19,065 followers View post →
Sports
@Sports_MDPI · X

RT @LU_EXNS: New publication from Amy Banaszek's thesis! Whey vs. Pea protein supplementation in HIFT athletes. Well done! https://t.co/v6…

Jan 7, 2019 · 3 shares · 2,133 followers View post →
Autumn Marshall
@AutumnCMarshall · X

RT @LU_EXNS: New publication from Amy Banaszek's thesis! Whey vs. Pea protein supplementation in HIFT athletes. Well done! https://t.co/v6…

Jan 4, 2019 · 3 shares · 673 followers View post →
Frankie Romeo
@FrankieRomeo4 · X

RT @LU_EXNS: New publication from Amy Banaszek's thesis! Whey vs. Pea protein supplementation in HIFT athletes. Well done! https://t.co/v6…

Jan 4, 2019 · 3 shares · 117 followers View post →
Lipscomb EXNS
@LU_EXNS · X

New publication from Amy Banaszek's thesis! Whey vs. Pea protein supplementation in HIFT athletes. Well done! https://t.co/v6tA1v3jwU @Sports_MDPI https://t.co/jaiBI1uDml

Jan 4, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 209 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Second #Study Finds #Pea Protein Supplement Comparable to #Whey #Protein #Supplement https://t.co/IP38rd3nho via @MDPIOpenAccess More: https://t.co/XhS4190r2p #exercise #health #muscle #nutrition Attn: @muscle_fitness @MensHealthMag @CrossFit

Jan 3, 2019 · 26,024 followers View post →