Efficacy of Pea Protein Supplementation in Combination with a Resistance Training Program on Muscle Performance in a Sedentary Adult Population: A Randomized, Comparator-Controlled, Parallel Clinical Trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to compare the effects of pea protein (PPr) and whey protein (WPr) on muscle strength, body composition, and product perception in sedentary adults undergoing resistance training.
Results Summary
Pea protein showed a 16.1% improvement in whole-body muscle strength after 84 days, with no significant differences in muscle mass, product perception, or likability compared to whey protein. Safety outcomes, including adverse events and clinical measures, were not significantly different between groups.
Population
Sedentary adults
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
84 days
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Animal-sourced whey protein (WPr) | increase | muscle mass and strength | - | - | has been shown to improve | #1 |
pea protein (PPr) in combination with a weekly resistance training program | neutral | whole-body muscle strength (WBMS) including handgrip, lower body, and upper body strength, body composition, and product perception | Sedentary adults | - | were assessed for changes in | #2 |
pea protein (PPr) in combination with a weekly resistance training program | neutral | safety outcomes including adverse events, vital signs, clinical chemistry, and hematology | Sedentary adults | - | were assessed for | #3 |
pea protein (PPr) versus whey protein (WPr) | no change | WBMS, muscle mass, or product perception and likability scores | Sedentary adults | no significant differences | There were no significant differences in the change in | #4 |
pea protein (PPr) | increase | WBMS | The participants | 16.1% | had a 16.1% improvement in | #5 |
Animal-sourced whey protein (WPr) is the most popular protein supplement among consumers and has been shown to improve muscle mass and strength. However, due to allergies, dietary restrictions/personal choices, and growing demand, alternative protein sources are warranted. Sedentary adults were randomized to pea protein (PPr) or WPr in combination with a weekly resistance training program for 84 days. Changes in whole-body muscle strength (WBMS) including handgrip, lower body, and upper body strength, body composition, and product perception were assessed. The safety outcomes included adverse events, vital signs, clinical chemistry, and hematology. There were no significant differences in the change in WBMS, muscle mass, or product perception and likability scores between the PPr and WPr groups. The participants supplemented with PPr had a 16.1% improvement in WBMS following 84 days of supplementation (