Bug burgers for biceps? insect protein put to the muscle test

NCT ID NCT05457218

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether protein from insects (like mealworms) can turn on muscle-building processes as well as whey protein. Twenty healthy adults drank a single dose of insect or whey protein, and researchers measured their blood's effect on muscle cells in a lab. The goal was to see if insect protein could be a useful alternative for muscle health.

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  • Hickey Laboratory

    Davis, California, 95616, United States

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