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Flexing on Plants? Not So Fast, Says Science

Flexing on Plants? Not So Fast, Says Science

New research suggests your oat milk and seitan might be shortchanging your muscles on key amino acids—vegan diets may need a little extra help to truly pack a punch.

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Chris Geiger
May 28, 2025
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Can your muscles and bones really thrive on oat milk, seitan burgers and spinach alone? The answer, a study of vegan diets has found, is probably not.

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