Comparative effects of pea protein vs. dairy proteins (α-lactalbumin and casein) on aminoacidemia, exercise performance, gut microbiota, hormonal responses, neurocognitive function, mood, and metabolic–inflammatory responses in older adults
This narrative review comprehensively contrasts the physiological impacts of plant-based protein (focusing on pea protein isolates and matrices) vs. dairy-derived proteins (including intact casein and whey protein variants, emphasizing the rapid-digesting α-lactalbumin fraction). We establish a structured framework to...