topicWhey Protein Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimCurrent sports nutrition guidelines recommend that nutrient intake should occur soon after exercise, with the first 2 to 4 h considered a key window for effective recovery [,,].
evidence level1
citationTunçil Elif (2026)
sourceBeyond Recovery: Effects of Post-Exercise Milk and Milk-Based Beverages on Appetite Regulation and Energy Intake—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicWhey Protein Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimEvidence suggests that milk and milk-based beverages may provide similar, or in some cases potentially superior, recovery benefits compared with alternative recovery beverages.
evidence level1
citationTunçil Elif (2026)
sourceBeyond Recovery: Effects of Post-Exercise Milk and Milk-Based Beverages on Appetite Regulation and Energy Intake—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicWhey Protein Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimIn this regard, some studies have reported reduced hunger, increased fullness, and/or lower subsequent energy intake following milk or milk-based beverages compared with isocaloric or non-caloric control beverages, whereas others have observed no significant differences across these outcomes [,,].
evidence level1
citationTunçil Elif (2026)
sourceBeyond Recovery: Effects of Post-Exercise Milk and Milk-Based Beverages on Appetite Regulation and Energy Intake—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicWhey Protein Recovery Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 2 4 The post-exercise period represents a critical window for optimizing recovery, facilitating physiological adaptation, and supporting subsequent performance [].
evidence level1
citationTunçil Elif (2026)
sourceBeyond Recovery: Effects of Post-Exercise Milk and Milk-Based Beverages on Appetite Regulation and Energy Intake—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicWhey Protein Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimNetwork meta-analysis employing a frequentist random-effects model synthesized direct and indirect evidence, with treatment rankings determined using Surface Under the Cumulative Ranking curve probabilities.
evidence level1
citationWang Z (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
topicWhey Protein Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimNetwork consistency assessment revealed no significant disagreement between direct and indirect evidence across all outcomes.
evidence level1
citationWang Z (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
topicWhey Protein Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimThis systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to compare the effects of dietary protein, creatine, and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on muscle strength, endurance performance, and recovery outcomes in trained athletes.
evidence level1
citationWang Z (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
topicWhey Protein Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimA comprehensive literature search across MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus identified randomized controlled trials evaluating these supplements in individuals engaged in structured training for a minimum of six months.
evidence level1
citationWang Z (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.