The Claim
Insect consumption, when combined with resistance exercise, may increase muscle protein synthesis in humans through elevated blood amino acid levels and activation of mTORC1 signaling, indicating a potential role for insects as a dietary protein source to support muscle growth.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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Eating bugs might help build muscle when you lift weights, because they give your body the building blocks (amino acids) and turn on the muscle-growth switch inside your cells.
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Insect consumption, when combined with resistance exercise, may increase muscle protein synthesis in humans due to elevated blood amino acids and activation of mTORC1 signaling, suggesting a potential role for insects as a protein source to support muscle growth.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effects of insect consumption on exercise performance, body composition and metabolism: a review
The study shows that eating insects and working out can help build muscle by increasing the body’s muscle-building signals, which supports the idea that insects can be a good protein source for muscle growth.
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