Body composition evidence brief
Soy protein isolate is a concentrated plant protein with a complete essential amino acid profile. It is usually used as a dairy-free protein option for muscle gain and recovery targets.
Soy protein isolate can support resistance-training adaptations when total protein and leucine are adequate, but it is not superior to whey or complete protein intake.
Leucine-matched RCT: LBM +1.54 kg and leg-extensor torque +40.27 Nm across soy and whey groups.
Dose to match total protein and essential amino acid targets; leucine-matched comparisons are more informative than scoop-for-scoop comparisons.
Product quality matters: amino acid profile, dose math, contaminants, taste, tolerance, and price can vary materially between soy products.
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