It doesn't look like they had a control group of people doing the strength training without any protein supplement. I would assume that group would also perform the same.

[–] Carnelian@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (7 children)

My assumption is the non-supplement group would actually perform better. Actual food has tons of other nutrients the body uses for countless other tasks that are directly and indirectly related to muscle building

[–] DarkSpoon@lemmy.world 28 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Typically protein supplements are in addition to regular food not a meal replacement when trying to build muscle.

[–] Carnelian@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago

Typically studies equate protein intake

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