ReviewNutrients2020
Plant Proteins: Assessing Their Nutritional Quality and Effects on Health and Physical Function.
Review in Nutrients, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 167 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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167 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 493 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of Plant-Based Proteins on Recovery from Resistance Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Healthy Young Adults-A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2025Pooled it
- A review of the toxicological effects and allergenic potential of emerging alternative protein sources.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2025Pooled it
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- Effect of Soy Protein Supplementation on Muscle Adaptations, Metabolic and Antioxidant Status, Hormonal Response, and Exercise Performance of Active Individuals and Athletes: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Pooled it
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- Protein yogurt and whey protein produce comparable muscle gains, but divergent microbiome shifts during strength training in older adults.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Effects of Isolated Soy Protein Supplementation Combined with Aerobic Exercise Training on Improving Body Composition, Anthropometric Characteristics and Cardiopulmonary Endurance in Women: A Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
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- From Germinated Pseudocereals to Functionalized Bread: The Role of the Food Matrix in Protein and Phenolic Bioaccessibility.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Gastrointestinal tolerance and compliance during a 2-week intervention of reformulated tube feeds with a plant-dominant protein blend in community-based adult patients on long-term nutritional support.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026Article
- Rice Protein-Fortified Gummy: The Physicochemical, Bioactive and Sensory Evaluation.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Sustainable Approach for the Use of Plant Proteins as Functional Ingredients in Dairy Alternatives.Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
- Soybean Protein Quality and Quantity: Genetic Control and Environmental Influences.Plant, cell & environment · 2026Review
- Nutritional and Functional Potential of Rapeseed and Canola Proteins: Advances in Protein Extraction, Phenolic Removal, and Food Applications.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2026Review
- Microbial Production of Alternative Proteins for Food Applications: Advances, Industrial Challenges, and Regulatory Status.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2026Review
- Fermentation-A Potential Game Changer in the Development of Plant-Based Cream Cheese Alternatives.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Rethinking Sustainability in Plant-Based Proteins: A Systems Perspective from Crop to Consumer.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Shifting to Plant-Based Protein Diets Alters Nutrient Adequacy Across Age Groups: A Dutch Dietary Modeling Study.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Design of Plant-Protein Meat Analogues: Integrating Nutrition, Functionality, and Fibrillation-Based Texturization.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2026Review
- From Single Foods to Whole Diets: A Critical Framework for Protein Quality Assessment Accounting for Complementarity and Matrix Effects.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2026Review
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Consumer demand for plant protein-based products is high and expected to grow considerably in the next decade. Factors contributing to the rise in popularity of plant proteins include: (1) potential health benefits associated with increased intake of plant-based diets; (2) consumer concerns regarding adverse health effects of consuming diets high in animal protein (e.g., increased saturated fat); (3) increased consumer recognition of the need to improve the environmental sustainability of food production; (4) ethical issues regarding the treatment of animals; and (5) general consumer view of protein as a "positive" nutrient (more is better). While there are health and physical function benefits of diets higher in plant-based protein, the nutritional quality of plant proteins may be inferior in some respects relative to animal proteins. This review highlights the nutritional quality of plant proteins and strategies for wisely using them to meet amino acid requirements. In addition, a summary of studies evaluating the potential benefits of plant proteins for both health and physical function is provided. Finally, potential safety issues associated with increased intake of plant proteins are addressed.
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