New research from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shows that 100% ground beef is more effective than soy-based alternatives for muscle protein synthesis.
The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that double the amount of soy-based protein is required to achieve the same muscle-building effects as ground beef.
Researchers compared the anabolic response—muscle-building ability—of 24 healthy adults aged 18-40 after consuming one 4-ounce beef patty, one 4-ounce soy-based patty or two 4-ounce soy-based patties.
