"Unveiling the Superior Muscle-Building Power of Plant Protein Over Meat"
New research comparing the muscle protein synthesis rates in older adults after consuming omnivorous meals with lean beef and vegan meals with equal protein content found that the omnivorous meal with lean beef resulted in significantly higher postprandial muscle protein synthesis rates. The study highlights the importance of protein source selection for muscle maintenance in older adults and suggests that animal-based protein sources may be more effective in stimulating muscle growth and maintenance compared to plant-based sources. The findings emphasize the significance of amino acid bioavailability and biofunctionality differences between beef-containing and vegan meals for muscle protein synthesis.