According to a study, the vegetable protein Quorn® builds a better muscle & # 39; that milk protein

New research from the University of Exeter has revealed that Quorn protein can build muscle better than milk protein.

According to the university, the study "evaluated the digestion of proteins, which allows amino acids (the building blocks of the protein) to increase in the blood and then become available for protein muscle ".

Muscle building

To test this, the scientists found 20 young, healthy, trained men who underwent intense resistance exercise. After the exercise, the men received milk or mycoprotein – the vegan protein found at Quorn (although many of the brand's products have added egg, so they are not vegan). Their muscle development rates were measured in the hours following protein consumption.

According to the researchers, the results showed that even if those who ingested milk proteins increased their muscle development rate by nearly 60%, those who had a mycoprotein increased their muscle growth rate by more than double.

As a result, they stated that mycoprotein is a more effective source of protein than milk to promote muscle growth.

"Very encouraging"

"These results are very encouraging when we consider the desire of some people to choose non-animal derived protein sources, to support the maintenance of muscle mass or the necessary adaptations," said Dr. Benjamin Wall, professor Associate of Nutrition Physiology at the University of Exeter. in a report.

"Our data show that mycoprotein can stimulate muscle growth faster in the hours following exercise compared to a typical animal comparison protein (milk protein) – we are eager to see if these mechanistic results translate by longer-term training studies in various populations. "

"We are excited to see this data presented by Exeter University to the ECSS in a world where many people are trying to reduce their meat consumption, for reasons related environment or health, we are pleased to be able to offer an alternative protein that can provide exceptional nutrition and muscle growth, while being meat-free, "said Tim Finnigan, Quorn Foods Chief Scientific Advisor.