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American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes no difference to muscle building after weight training, study finds
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Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes no difference to muscle building after weight training, study finds

Last updated: April 21, 2025 7:42 am
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has shed light on the impact of different protein sources on muscle building after weight training. The study aimed to answer three key questions: Does the source of protein (plant-based or animal-based) affect muscle gain? Does the distribution of daily protein intake throughout the day matter? And does a moderate daily protein intake influence these variables?

Surprisingly, the researchers found that the source of protein, whether plant-based or animal-based, did not make a difference in muscle protein synthesis. This contradicts the long-standing belief that animal-based proteins are superior for muscle-building. Previous studies had suggested that animal-based meals provided a greater stimulus for muscle protein synthesis compared to vegan meals. However, the new study found that consuming a balanced vegan diet over time had no significant impact on muscle protein synthesis.

The study also explored the distribution of protein intake throughout the day and its effect on muscle growth. Researchers hypothesized that a moderate protein intake, evenly distributed throughout the day, would maximize muscle growth. However, they found that protein distribution had no effect on the rate of muscle building.

The research involved 40 healthy adults who were divided into vegan and omnivorous diet groups. The participants underwent a seven-day “habituation diet” to standardize their nutritional status before the trial. The meals were provided by the research team, with the vegan diet focusing on balanced amino acid content and the omnivorous diet including animal-based protein sources.

Participants engaged in muscle-strengthening activities every three days and wore accelerometers to track their activity levels. Heavy water labeled with deuterium was used as a tracer to monitor the incorporation of amino acids into muscle tissue. Biopsies of leg muscle tissue were taken at the beginning and end of the trial.

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The results of the study surprised the researchers, as they found no differences in muscle protein synthesis between the vegan and omnivorous diet groups. They concluded that as long as individuals consume sufficient high-quality protein after exercise, the source of protein does not significantly impact muscle building.

In conclusion, the study challenges the belief that animal-based proteins are superior for muscle building. The findings suggest that a balanced vegan diet can be just as effective as an omnivorous diet in promoting muscle protein synthesis after weight training. This research provides valuable insights into the role of protein sources and distribution in optimizing muscle growth.

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