Scientific Evidence Confirms: Our Plant-Based Protein Works as Well as Whey

At Bettery, our mission has always been to prove that plant-based nutrition can be just as effective, or even more so, than conventional solutions. Today, science is on our side.

A clinical study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition confirms that BETTPRO, Bettery’s unique plant-based protein matrix, delivers results that are comparable to whey protein — long time considered the benchmark in sports nutrition.

Our research offers clear, scientific evidence that BETTPRO is not only a sustainable option, but also a high-performance solution for supporting intense training, athletic recovery, and lean muscle development.

About the Study

• Title: A Novel Plant-Based Protein Has Similar Effects Compared to Whey Protein on Body Composition, Strength, Power, and Aerobic Performance in Professional and Semi-Professional Futsal Players
• Published in: Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
• Study Design: Double-blind, randomized controlled trial
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Participants: 40 professional and semi-professional male futsal players

The participants were divided into two groups: one received BETTPRO, Bettery’s unique plant-based protein matrix, while the other group consumed whey protein (both groups matched for protein intake). Dietary intake and training regimen were supervised throughout the 8-week period.

What Did the Study Find?

The key takeaway: BETTPRO performed just as well as Whey across every variable/marker tested.

• Muscle strength: Both groups showed similar improvements in upper and lower body strength.

• Fat free mass: Participants in both groups gained fat free mass at similar rates.
• Power and endurance: No significant differences were found in vertical jump height or VO₂max outcomes.
• Recovery: Biochemical markers for muscle damage and stress showed no differences between groups, suggesting an effective recovery.

In scientific terms: no statistically significant differences were observed between the plant-based BETTPRO group and the whey protein group across all variables measured.

What This Means for Bettery and for You

This study shows that plant-based performance is real and validates what Bettery has set out to prove from day one: plant-based proteins, can meet and match the performance of conventional animal proteins. BETTPRO is the result of that commitment to innovation, quality, and nutritional integrity.

For those seeking high-performance, plant-based solutions backed by science, BETTPRO is not an alternative: It is the benchmark.

With BETTPRO, you get:

• A complete amino acid profile, ensuring all essential amino acids to support muscle protein synthesis
• Absence of animal protein like dairy that may pose gastrointestinal distress,
• A clean, plant-based formula without unnecessary additives or animal-derived ingredients
• Scientific backing, showing that performance and sustainability can go hand in hand. We conduct real clinical research in humans thus “we talk the talk and actually walk the walk”.

For athletes, active individuals, and anyone who wants to nourish their body without compromising their values, BETTPRO offers a proven, effective alternative to whey. It works. It’s proven. And it fits effortlessly into your day.

Pick your flavour, choose how you take it: in a shake, a smoothie, breakfast or something of your own. Clean, simple, and built for real results.

Try it for yourself or explore the full study here.