13 Mar 2018 --- The effects of insect protein supplementation on exercising young men have no significant benefits over carbohydrate supplementation in terms of muscle mass or strength, a study has found. The Danish study, published in Nutrients, did however state that the insect protein could have great use within other population groups. Around 2 billion people around the world already consume insects as part of their regular diet due to their high nutritional value, versatility and flavor.