Science Just Debunked a Major Myth About Protein and Muscle Gains

People have been curious about the best way to build muscle for a long time. Old-school bodybuilders swear by lean protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs, while most powerlifters champion the dirty bulk. But one question keeps coming up: Can plant-based protein build muscle as effectively as meat? Turns out, there's little difference between the two, a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found.

For years, research has shown that animal-based diets have the edge over plant-based ones.