March 3, 2026Open Access

Ingestion of diverse protein-rich whole-foods result in similar post exercise whole body and myofibrillar protein synthesis rates compared with a more isolated protein source in young adults

Key Points

Post-exercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates are similar for diverse protein-rich whole foods and egg whites.
Net protein anabolism was greater with egg whites compared to whole foods after lower-body exercise.
This trial involved young adults and assessed protein synthesis rates after specific workouts using clinical trial methods.
Findings suggest that variety in protein sources may be effective for muscle recovery post-exercise.

Abstract

The ingestion of a variety of protein-rich whole-foods or a more isolated protein source (egg whites) after lower-body exercise results in comparable MyoPS rates, though a greater WB net protein anabolism was achieved with egg whites. The trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04794153). Date of Registration: 2021-03-04. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04794153?term=NCT04794153&rank=1 Clinical Trial Register No. (clinicaltrials.gov): NCT04794153.

Ingestion of diverse protein-rich whole-foods result in similar post exercise whole body and myofibrillar protein synthesis rates compared with a more isolated protein source in young adults

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