Plant-based protein: can it match animal protein for athletic performance?

Adopting a plant-based diet is a trend that continues to grow in popularity. However, for people focused on muscle growth and strength due to their athletic pursuits, there may be concerns about whether their muscle development and sports performance are being compromised by eating predominantly protein from plant foods. In this podcast episode, I’ll explore the fundamental differences between animal and plant-based proteins, discuss the primary supplements available for each type, and review recent research on the effect of these different protein sources on muscle growth, strength and physical performance. Links referred to in the podcast Systematic review of animal vs plant protein on muscle mass, strength and physical performance Episode transcript To access the full episode transcript, go to the following link and select the individual podcast episode and then click on the ‘Transcript’ tab Connect with me Instagram: doctimcrowe Facebook: Thinking Nutrition Twitter: CroweTim

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Plant-based protein: can it match animal protein for athletic performance? is an episode from Thinking Nutrition by Dr Tim Crowe.

This episode is 9:45 long.

This episode was published on May 26, 2025.

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