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Med Sci Sports Exerc September 2025 PMID 40197715

Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Andrew T Askow, Takeshi M Barnes, Zan Zupancic, Max T Deutz, Kevin J M Paulussen, Colleen F McKenna, Amadeo F Salvador, Alexander V Ulanov, Scott A Paluska, Jared W Willard, Steven J Petruzzello, Nicholas A Burd

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The discussions reveal a recognition of the study's significance in showing vegan and omnivorous diets support muscle synthesis equally, with posts emphasizing phrases like 'no difference' and 'overstated needs.' The tone balances skepticism, as seen in comments about protein requirements being 'vastly overstated,' and curiosity about the implications, demonstrated by posts asking if vegan diets are 'good for muscle building.' The choice of words reflects both scientific interest and critical perspectives, highlighting the perceived importance but also some skepticism about industry bias or preconceptions.

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Most discussions support the findings, with many posts emphasizing that vegan diets do not hinder muscle protein synthesis, showing a generally positive or accepting stance.

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Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how different dietary patterns (omnivorous vs. vegan) and protein distribution (balanced vs. unbalanced intake throughout the day) affect muscle protein synthesis during resistance training in healthy young adults.
  • It found that, despite slight differences in carbohydrate intake, there were no significant differences in muscle protein synthesis rates between the groups, indicating that vegan diets support muscle growth similarly to omnivorous diets when protein intake is adequate.
  • Overall, the results suggest that both animal and vegan dietary patterns can effectively promote muscle protein synthesis, and the distribution of protein intake across meals does not significantly impact this process during short-term resistance training.]
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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: RCT https://t.co/ihFrtkrd7m We aimed to determine the effect of OMN and VGN dietary patterns and protein distribution (balanced [B] and

Apr 13, 2025 · 70 likes · 17 shares · 56,049 followers View post →
Elena Shekhova, PhD
@lumipie.com · Bluesky

Jun 8, 2025 · 44 likes · 12 shares View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/TVJc9fepbw https://t.co/zzLQ6YTwQr

Apr 14, 2025 · 9 likes · 1 share · 42,331 followers View post →
Neuroscience News
@NeuroscienceNew · X

“Impact of vegan diets on resistance exercise-mediated myofibrillar protein synthesis in healthy young males and females: A randomized controlled trial” by Nicholas Burd et al. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise https://t.co/cuX7CCo7pu

Apr 22, 2025 · 4 likes · 506,964 followers View post →
Craig A. Goodman
@CraigAGoodman1 · X

Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/4iBdnCxtsd

Apr 8, 2025 · 4 likes · 3,932 followers View post →
WellBuiltStyle
@WellBuiltStyle · X

Interesting study here comparing muscle protein synthesis (MPS) rates in a group of resistance trained omnivores vs vegans: https://t.co/FKTqYlfRFF Turns out neither the source nor the timing of their protein intake made a significant difference to MPS rates. Both groups were https://t.co/1n6JqNZ0yJ

Jul 2, 2025 · 3 likes · 73,504 followers View post →

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Altamiro Bottino
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Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/MHthxQW2zF https://t.co/kWY7I0qrjm

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お茶柱／心理学のべレスク
@otea_stalk · X

【RCT】こまめにタンパク質を摂取した方が筋肉がつく！？ 健康な男女40人に「タンパク質1日1.1-1.2g/日」摂取を9日実験 ①動物性中心1日5食 ②動物性中心1日3食 ③植物性のみ1日5食 ④植物性のみ1日3食 筋タンパク合成に違いはなかった https://t.co/bGajIW97Rb

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お茶柱／心理学のべレスク
@otea_stalk · X

【RCT】こまめにタンパク質を摂取した方が筋肉がつく！？ 健康な男女40人に「タンパク質1日1.1-1.2g/日」摂取を9日実験 ①動物性中心1日5食 ②動物性中心1日3食 ③植物性のみ1日5食 ④植物性のみ1日3食 筋タンパク合成に違いはなかった https://t.co/bGajIW8A1D

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ac2r3ad
@ac2r3ad · X

@kcisney @JohnGalt42_ It seems there's no difference in anabolic action with lower intake of protein. https://t.co/6L3fBvQxcz

Aug 15, 2025 · 1 like · 107 followers View post →
William Lagakos
@caloriesproper2 · X

https://t.co/T2leVF7YDO https://t.co/HxMZISmlzh

Jul 25, 2025 · 2,934 followers View post →
William Lagakos
@caloriesproper2 · X

Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/lmyiq44m7M no difference

Jul 20, 2025 · 3 likes · 2,934 followers View post →
WellBuiltStyle
@WellBuiltStyle · X

Interesting study here comparing muscle protein synthesis (MPS) rates in a group of resistance trained omnivores vs vegans: https://t.co/FKTqYlfRFF Turns out neither the source nor the timing of their protein intake made a significant difference to MPS rates. Both groups were https://t.co/1n6JqNZ0yJ

Jul 2, 2025 · 3 likes · 73,504 followers View post →
Veritas Agens
@Veritas_Agens · X

@levelsio Same old nonsense. Protein needs also vastly overstated. https://t.co/BE9zhBEGur

Jun 15, 2025 · 149 followers View post →
Elena Shekhova, PhD
@lumipie.com · Bluesky

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Daviz3Fitness
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9️⃣ FUENTE Y EVIDENCIA

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@ToneLives · X

When yet again, the beef checkoff board sets out to prove meat is superior to a plant based diet in muscle synthesis... and fails! "Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis..." 2025 Apr 4 https://t.co/uIhIUi6PJ1

May 3, 2025 · 308 followers View post →
Sunil Wimalawansa—Scientist-America First Patriot
@SJWimalawansa · X

"Vegan Diet or Omnivorous Diet good for Muscle Building?" Summary of the key findings and conclusions from an article published on April 24, 2025: Titled, “Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: A

Apr 27, 2025 · 3 likes · 3,069 followers View post →
ac2r3ad
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RT @mackinprof: Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: RC…

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Inki
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Impact of #Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in #Healthy Young Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/rTFbkrgPu7

Apr 23, 2025 · 175 followers View post →
Neuroscience News
@NeuroscienceNew · X

“Impact of vegan diets on resistance exercise-mediated myofibrillar protein synthesis in healthy young males and females: A randomized controlled trial” by Nicholas Burd et al. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise https://t.co/cuX7CCo7pu

Apr 22, 2025 · 4 likes · 506,964 followers View post →
Dr Anna Borek
@Pl4ntbased · X

@shadeapink https://t.co/NR8O2auVYl Another study by Beef Checkoff here. Also moderate protein intake (1.1-1.2g/kg/d). Myofibrillar protein syntehsis did not differ.

Apr 19, 2025 · 1,118 followers View post →
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Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/TVJc9fepbw https://t.co/zzLQ6YTwQr

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RT @joel27799310: «Además, no existe una influencia reguladora de la distribución (de la ingesta de proteínas) entre ambos patrones dietéti…

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Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

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Tom Coughlin
@tecoughlin · X

Reference: https://t.co/Vv2qaXGZFa

Apr 13, 2025 · 2 likes · 4,255 followers View post →
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@joel27799310 · X

«Además, no existe una influencia reguladora de la distribución (de la ingesta de proteínas) entre ambos patrones dietéticos en la estimulación de las tasas de síntesis de proteínas miofibrilares». https://t.co/pm7bqe8ehK https://t.co/L413Ctpr4J

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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: RCT https://t.co/ihFrtkrd7m We aimed to determine the effect of OMN and VGN dietary patterns and protein distribution (balanced [B] and

Apr 13, 2025 · 70 likes · 17 shares · 56,049 followers View post →
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@nick_krontiris · X

Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/HwIi1vmmJg

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Craig A. Goodman
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Craig A. Goodman
@CraigAGoodman1 · X

Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Healthy Young Males and Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/4iBdnCxtsd

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