SAFE
Egg White Protein
Albumin protein (egg albumen)
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Functional Foods
PubMed Studies
21
About
Complete, highly bioavailable protein free from fat and cholesterol. Medium digestion rate.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Provides macronutrient substrates or bioactive compounds with documented health effects beyond basic nutrition. Protein sources support muscle protein synthesis via mTOR-leucine signalling; functional fats modulate eicosanoid production.
📊 Effectiveness
Muscle protein synthesis
Evidence Grade A · 14 studies · n=2,400 · Meta-analysis available
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Egg allergy: avoid. Cooked/processed egg white safe (avidin biotin interaction in raw eggs).
🏷️ Other Names
Albumin protein (egg albumen)