Vegan Whey Protein for Muscle Anabolism and Post-exercise Recovery

Inclusion Criteria: * Males, and females aged 18-40 years with a body mass index between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m2 * Healthy individuals free from metabolic and respiratory disease * Recreationally active or trained (complete at least 150 mins of moderate physical activity, or 75 mins of vigorous physical activity per week, identify with a certain sport, intend to compete in local competition) * Understands and is willing, able and likely to comply with all study procedures and restrictions * Demonstrates an understanding of the study and willingness to participate, as evidenced by voluntary written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Aged \<18 or \>40 years * Pregnancy and Breastfeeding * Body mass index \<18.5 or \>29.9 kg/m2 * Regular participation (i.e., \>3 times weekly for the previous 3 months) in structured exercise or sport with a large eccentric component, such as trail running, soccer, basketball etc. * Elite athletes or sports-people who compete nationally or internationally * Habitual smokers * History of respiratory or metabolic disease * Any allergies or intolerances to the study materials, protein supplements and food ingredients to be used in this study. In particular, those with an allergy to lidocaine and lactose will be excluded * Use of any medication or supplements known to affect muscle protein metabolism (e.g., beta-blockers, corticosteroids, analgesics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories). Additional medications and/or supplementation aids (e.g., vi…