The Claim
Supplementation with pea protein for 84 days in sedentary adults results in greater improvement in delayed onset muscle soreness recovery at 24 and 72 hours post-exercise compared to whey protein supplementation.
What the research says
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In sedentary adults, taking pea protein for 84 days leads to faster reduction in muscle soreness 24 and 72 hours after exercise compared to taking whey protein.
See the scientific wording
Pea protein supplementation for 84 days in sedentary adults improves delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) recovery at 24 and 72 hours post-exercise more than whey protein, suggesting a potential benefit in exercise recovery.
Pea protein provides all the essential amino acids needed to rebuild muscle after exercise. These amino acids turn on a cellular signal that tells muscle cells to make more repair proteins. This speeds up muscle recovery and reduces the swelling and chemical signals that cause soreness after workouts.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who took pea protein said their muscles hurt less after exercise than those who took whey protein, and they also got stronger. This suggests pea protein might help you recover faster from workouts.
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