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July 16, 2025Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

Insect protein: the next frontier in bodybuilding nutrition

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MKMadesh KamalakannanTamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityKGKomala GudlaTamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Implication

Review explores insect protein benefits for muscle growth and sustainability, highlighting consumer acceptance challenges.

Key Points

  • Insect protein offers a complete amino acid profile, showing potential for muscle growth and post-exercise recovery.
  • Comparative studies indicate insect-derived proteins have digestibility scores on par with traditional sources like whey.
  • Cultural biases and limited exposure contribute to consumer reluctance regarding insect-based protein products.
  • Regulatory inconsistencies in food safety frameworks complicate the commercialization of insect protein supplements.

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Kamalakannan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02c3e6551bb0af8cca42https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.70040
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