Announcement: Animal Protein Triggers 47% Greater Muscle Protein Synthesis Than Plant Protein in Single Meals

Last updated: 04/08/2026 05:30

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Animal protein produces a 47% greater spike in muscle protein synthesis immediately after a meal compared to plant protein. However, when daily protein intake is equal, muscle gain over weeks remains similar regardless of source. — Photo by Alex Saks on Unsplash (Unsplash License)

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🥩 vs 🌱: Animal protein triggers a 47% larger muscle protein synthesis spike in a single meal—but what happens when you measure over weeks? New analysis shows the acute advantage shrinks when daily totals are equal. Evidence matters. Read the full breakdown.

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ByProf. Giorgi Pkhakadze

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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