The Claim

Approximately 17.7% of skeletal muscle tissue is composed of protein.

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
34score
Challenges
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Description
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Skeletal muscle tissue contains about 17.7% protein by weight.

See the scientific wording

Approximately 17.7% of skeletal muscle tissue is composed of protein.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Human Adipose and Skeletal Muscle Tissue DNA, RNA, and Protein Content.

    The study measured how much protein is in muscle and found exactly 17.7% — which is the same number as the claim. So the study confirms the claim is correct.

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