1. Benefits of a plant-based diet and considerations for the athlete.
  2. No Difference Between the Effects of Supplementing With Soy Protein Versus Animal Protein on Gains in Muscle Mass and Strength in Response to Resistance Exercise.
  3. A Vegan Athlete’s Heart-Is It Different? Morphology and Function in Echocardiography.
    • The results of this study suggested better heart function and cardiorespiratory fitness and endurance for those on a vegan diet.
  4. Is a vegan diet detrimental to endurance and muscle strength?
    • This study reported better exercise performance in the vegan group with no disadvantage for muscle strength.
  5. Plant-Based Diets for Cardiovascular Safety and Performance in Endurance Sports.
    • This study found that plant-based diets play a key role in cardiovascular health, which is critical for endurance athletes.
  6. Vegan and Omnivorous High Protein Diets Support Comparable Daily Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis Rates and Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy in Young Adults.
    • This study found that vegan diets can support comparable rested and exercised daily MyoPS rates in healthy young adults consuming a high-protein diet.