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Q: ARE VEGAN PROTEIN PRODUCTS HEALTHY?
Vegan protein products can be a healthy addition to your diet, especially for those who exercise often.
For instance, vegan protein powders, if sourced from good quality plant sources and mixed with water or plant milk in a smoothie can provide your body with the nutrients it needs to maintain its weight. Protein is also necessary for repairing muscles after exercise.
Q: Does Pea Protein contain all 9 essential amino acids?
Yes, despite lower amounts of methionine+cysteine, vegan pea protein powder contains all nine essential amino acids.
Q: Is Vegan Protein Powder as good for bodybuilding as Whey Protein Powder?
Eating pea protein and participating in exercise programs has shown an increase in building muscle mass. During a 12-week double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled study, men who took pea protein while participating in resistance training gained muscle mass that was comparable to taking whey protein.¹
Q: How long does it take to digest vegan protein powder?
Pea protein is said to be a “fast-intermediate” digesting protein. It is inbetween whey protein and casein protein, with a digestion window of 20 minutes to 3 1/2 hours.
Q: Does Vegan Protein Powder have cholesterol?
Vegan protein powder does not contain cholesterol. Whole plants and plant parts do have healthy, low-density cholesterol, but none of the 'bad' low-density lipoprotein (LDL). These two lipoproteins are how cholesterol travels through the blood.
Q: What's in the pea protein in vegan protein powder?
The amino acids are extracted from the peas and create a powder which anyone can use as a supplement to a well-balanced diet. There are several potential benefits that can come with using pea protein. They include:
- Easily digestible. Pea protein is digested well and therefore easy on your stomach, unlike high-fat meat products.
- Creamier texture. “If you enjoy a creamier texture to your shakes, pea protein shakes are creamier than other options like whey protein,” DiMarino says.
- Vegan-friendly. If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, this is a staple you can easily fit into your diet.
- Hypoallergenic. Pea protein is both gluten- and lactose-free, making it a preferred option for people who have those particular allergies.
- High in iron. Pea protein delivers a healthy helping of this essential nutrient.