topicPea Protein Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimAccording to the internationally used definition, MetS is characterized by having at least three out of several possible risk factors, including high blood pressure, hypertriglyceridemia, low levels of HDL cholesterol, elevated fasting glucose, and central obesity ().
evidence level3
citationWang Song-nan (2026)
sourceBranched-chain amino acids from plants and the metabolic syndrome: pathways and pharmacological applications
topicPea Protein Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimα p p 6 7 9 9 10 6 High levels of TNF-, IL-6, and CRP are associated with insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, and atherogenesis (,,).
evidence level3
citationWang Song-nan (2026)
sourceBranched-chain amino acids from plants and the metabolic syndrome: pathways and pharmacological applications
topicPea Protein Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimSuch increases appear to be closely linked to MetS, type 2T2DM, and CVD risk (,).
evidence level3
citationWang Song-nan (2026)
sourceBranched-chain amino acids from plants and the metabolic syndrome: pathways and pharmacological applications
topicPea Protein Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claim1 1 The metabolic syndrome (MetS), one of the most significant public health problems of the 21st century, is characterized by central obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
evidence level3
citationWang Song-nan (2026)
sourceBranched-chain amino acids from plants and the metabolic syndrome: pathways and pharmacological applications
topicPea Protein Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimBesides, some of them are associated with muscle repair and regeneration, such as soybean and other legumes-derived bioactive peptides are found to stimulate muscle protein synthesis, promoting both muscle recovery and growth ().
evidence level3
citationGao Zhan (2026)
sourceThe role and application prospects of plant-derived bioactive peptides in exercise fatigue recovery
topicPea Protein Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimDamage to DNA caused by free radicals can lead to mutation and genomic instability; the cumulative effects over periods of time could increase the risk of cancer (,).
evidence level3
citationGao Zhan (2026)
sourceThe role and application prospects of plant-derived bioactive peptides in exercise fatigue recovery
topicPea Protein Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimNevertheless, there has been controversy on its effectiveness, since increased consumption could destabilize the balance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which is beneficial for regular physiological processes like the immune response or to muscular adaptation to training (,).
evidence level3
citationGao Zhan (2026)
sourceThe role and application prospects of plant-derived bioactive peptides in exercise fatigue recovery
topicPea Protein Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 Exercise-induced fatigue constitutes an important issue to both athletes and fitness enthusiasts, since it not only hampers the improvement of sports performance but also slows down post-exercise recovery.
evidence level3
citationGao Zhan (2026)
sourceThe role and application prospects of plant-derived bioactive peptides in exercise fatigue recovery