correlational
Analysis v1
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When rats ate a larger dose of regular whey protein, their blood had more leucine than when they ate the same amount of hydrolyzed whey protein an hour later.
Scientific Claim
In rats, intact whey protein at 2.0 g/kg body weight was associated with higher plasma leucine levels compared to whey protein hydrolysate at the same dose 60 minutes post-exercise.
Original Statement
“The plasma leucine levels in the WPC group were significantly higher than in the WPH group at a dose of 2.0 g/kg BW.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study design supports association claims. The phrasing correctly uses 'associated' and specifies the comparison.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Effects of whey protein hydrolysate ingestion on post-exercise muscle protein synthesis compared with intact whey protein in rats
Randomized Controlled Trial
Animal
2019Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found