Insect protein: the next frontier in bodybuilding nutrition

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Review explores insect protein benefits for muscle growth and sustainability, highlighting consumer acceptance challenges.

Insect protein offers a complete amino acid profile, showing potential for muscle growth and post-exercise recovery.
Comparative studies indicate insect-derived proteins have digestibility scores on par with traditional sources like whey.
Cultural biases and limited exposure contribute to consumer reluctance regarding insect-based protein products.
Regulatory inconsistencies in food safety frameworks complicate the commercialization of insect protein supplements.

Kamalakannan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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