Nutrition & energy / protein
protein
Evidence for nutrition & energy, scored from the published research.
energy
promising71/100 Evidence ScoreConfidence: high3 studies3 RCTs
Multiple human studies report a positive effect.
- 3 human studies (204 participants total)
- Studies point in broadly the same direction
References (3)
- Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation on Physical Performance and Body Composition in Army Initial Entry Training Soldiers.randomized controlled trial (RCT) · Nutrients · 2018
- Whey Protein Supplementation Enhances Whole Body Protein Metabolism and Performance Recovery after Resistance Exercise: A Double-Blind Crossover Study.randomized controlled trial (RCT) · Nutrients · 2017
- Daily Supplementation With Whey, Soy, or Whey-Soy Blended Protein for 6 Months Maintained Lean Muscle Mass and Physical Performance in Older Adults With Low Lean Mass.randomized controlled trial (RCT) · Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · 2021
fatigue
reported, but evidence is limited41/100 Evidence ScoreConfidence: low3 studies2 RCTs
There are positive reports, but the evidence in humans is still limited.
- 3 human studies (152 participants across the 2 with counts recorded; 1 review/meta-analysis not counted individually)
- Studies disagree with each other
References (3)
- Effect of Plant-Based Proteins on Recovery from Resistance Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Healthy Young Adults-A Systematic Review.systematic review · Nutrients · 2025
- Pre-sleep protein supplementation does not improve performance, body composition, and recovery in British Army recruits (part 1).randomized controlled trial (RCT) · Frontiers in nutrition · 2023
- Improved Strength Recovery and Reduced Fatigue with Suppressed Plasma Myostatin Following Supplementation of a Vicia faba Hydrolysate, in a Healthy Male Population.randomized controlled trial (RCT) · Nutrients · 2023
Evidence Scores are computed mechanically from the published research (PubMed / Semantic Scholar / OpenAlex): study design, participant numbers, and consistency across studies. An LLM is used only to extract study data, never to decide a score.
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