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Mycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial Evidence Table

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Mycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized TrialCurrent (sports) dietary protein guidelines are largely predicated on evidence derived from mechanistic investigations of isolated protein sources; however, less work has evaluated the anabolic effects of ingesting protein-rich whole-foods [,,,,], despite them contributing the majority of daily protein within normal eating patterns, even in trained individuals [].4Haigh Freyja AD (2026)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
Mycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial17 9 8 12 For example, support for a whole-food effect can be found from data reporting a more positive net muscle protein balance following the ingestion of whole milk compared with skimmed milk [] and (post exercise) mycoprotein ingestion compared with concentrated milk protein [].4Haigh Freyja AD (2026)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
Mycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized TrialWe hypothesized that the ingestion of a variety of protein-rich whole-foods would stimulate post exercise MPS rates to a greater extent than a more isolated protein source and result in a greater WB net protein balance.4Haigh Freyja AD (2026)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
Mycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial1 2 [3] [4] [5] 6 7 8 [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] 13 In the absence of sufficient protein ingestion after resistance exercise, net whole body (WB) and muscle protein balance remains negative, limiting the accretion of new proteins and, consequently, adaptive responses over time (e.g., muscle hypertrophy) [].4Haigh Freyja AD (2026)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
Mycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized TrialAnimal-derived protein sources are high in EAAs and leucine and, as a result, have frequently been demonstrated to robustly stimulate MPS rates (–).4West Sam (2023)Ingestion of mycoprotein, pea protein, and their blend support comparable postexercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates in resistance-trained individuals
Mycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized TrialHowever, concerns surrounding the sustainability of (increased) production of animal-based proteins () are driving nutritional research to investigate alternative sources (), particularly for use within sports and exercise nutrition ().4West Sam (2023)Ingestion of mycoprotein, pea protein, and their blend support comparable postexercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates in resistance-trained individuals
Mycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized TrialWe have demonstrated that mycoprotein, a fungal-derived protein source, is capable of supporting a robust increase in MPS (,), even to a greater extent than milk protein (), and as a result support longer-term muscle protein turnover (,) and adaptive responses to training ().4West Sam (2023)Ingestion of mycoprotein, pea protein, and their blend support comparable postexercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates in resistance-trained individuals
Mycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial1 3 4 5 6 8 9 14 15 16 17 Dietary protein and muscle contraction increase muscle protein synthesis (MPS) rates, making adequate protein intake and regular exercise essential for the reconditioning of skeletal muscle tissue (–).4West Sam (2023)Ingestion of mycoprotein, pea protein, and their blend support comparable postexercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates in resistance-trained individuals
topicMycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial
claimCurrent (sports) dietary protein guidelines are largely predicated on evidence derived from mechanistic investigations of isolated protein sources; however, less work has evaluated the anabolic effects of ingesting protein-rich whole-foods [,,,,], despite them contributing the majority of daily protein within normal eating patterns, even in trained individuals [].
evidence level4
citationHaigh Freyja AD (2026)
sourceIngestion 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
topicMycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial
claim17 9 8 12 For example, support for a whole-food effect can be found from data reporting a more positive net muscle protein balance following the ingestion of whole milk compared with skimmed milk [] and (post exercise) mycoprotein ingestion compared with concentrated milk protein [].
evidence level4
citationHaigh Freyja AD (2026)
sourceIngestion 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
topicMycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial
claimWe hypothesized that the ingestion of a variety of protein-rich whole-foods would stimulate post exercise MPS rates to a greater extent than a more isolated protein source and result in a greater WB net protein balance.
evidence level4
citationHaigh Freyja AD (2026)
sourceIngestion 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
topicMycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial
claim1 2 [3] [4] [5] 6 7 8 [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] 13 In the absence of sufficient protein ingestion after resistance exercise, net whole body (WB) and muscle protein balance remains negative, limiting the accretion of new proteins and, consequently, adaptive responses over time (e.g., muscle hypertrophy) [].
evidence level4
citationHaigh Freyja AD (2026)
sourceIngestion 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
topicMycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial
claimAnimal-derived protein sources are high in EAAs and leucine and, as a result, have frequently been demonstrated to robustly stimulate MPS rates (–).
evidence level4
citationWest Sam (2023)
sourceIngestion of mycoprotein, pea protein, and their blend support comparable postexercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates in resistance-trained individuals
topicMycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial
claimHowever, concerns surrounding the sustainability of (increased) production of animal-based proteins () are driving nutritional research to investigate alternative sources (), particularly for use within sports and exercise nutrition ().
evidence level4
citationWest Sam (2023)
sourceIngestion of mycoprotein, pea protein, and their blend support comparable postexercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates in resistance-trained individuals
topicMycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial
claimWe have demonstrated that mycoprotein, a fungal-derived protein source, is capable of supporting a robust increase in MPS (,), even to a greater extent than milk protein (), and as a result support longer-term muscle protein turnover (,) and adaptive responses to training ().
evidence level4
citationWest Sam (2023)
sourceIngestion of mycoprotein, pea protein, and their blend support comparable postexercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates in resistance-trained individuals
topicMycoprotein Muscle Mass Randomized Trial
claim1 3 4 5 6 8 9 14 15 16 17 Dietary protein and muscle contraction increase muscle protein synthesis (MPS) rates, making adequate protein intake and regular exercise essential for the reconditioning of skeletal muscle tissue (–).
evidence level4
citationWest Sam (2023)
sourceIngestion of mycoprotein, pea protein, and their blend support comparable postexercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates in resistance-trained individuals

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  1. 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
  2. Ingestion of mycoprotein, pea protein, and their blend support comparable postexercise myofibrillar protein synthesis rates in resistance-trained individuals