A NEW VIEW ON PLANT AND ANIMAL PROTEIN: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

It is generally accepted that the growth of skeletal muscles and the retention of muscle mass throughout life depends mainly on the amount of protein of animal origin consumed with food. The difference between the effect of animal and plant proteins on muscle mass has recently been studied by many authors, however, when considering this topic, researchers often make gross, in our opinion, mistakes that make it difficult to further study this topic. Is the clear differentiation that has always been made between "animal proteins" and "plant proteins" necessary? Can we say that the differences between protein sources are minimal, and perhaps even non-existent? In this review, we will consider studies on this topic and the effect of protein supplements of various origins and quality and their dosages on muscle mass and strength.