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WHAT IS PEA PROTEIN?
Pea protein alone is generally classed as quite a poor vegetable sourced
protein, having a Biological Value of around 49. Pea protein is lacking in quite
a few various amino acids and is quite badly absorbed and utilised by the body.
In all powders pea protein tastes quite bad and doesn't mix too well, leaving a
kind of grainy texture to the protein. However combined pea protein with whey
protein and you get quite a good overall mix of amino acids and an almost time
released formula. The whey proteins entering the blood stream very fast, while
the pea proteins are absorbed much slower. Pea protein is relatively cheap and
is added to a few formulas to increase the protein content while keeping costs
quite low. Relatively speaking however these pea protein combined with ion
exchanged whey protein style formulas have a good amino acid profile, low
glycemic index, virtually lactose and fat free making them excellent choices for
pre contest body building diets. Adding a glass of pea protein based protein
drink with every solid food meal will also up the overall amino acid profile,
especially when using just a single choice protein food such as tuna. Often this
is digested faster and better than taking a handful of amino acid tablets to do
the same job.
PEA PROTEIN AND ALLERGIES
Pea protein is generally tolerated well by most people and is not a common
allergen.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I USE AND HOW OFTEN?
There are 4 calories in every 1g of protein.
Most athletes require around 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight. Some
athletes, especially those with a fast metabolism may need higher amounts from
1.5 to 2 grams per pound of body weight. This fact is often disputed among
scientists, companies and athletes, often being cited much lower at 1g per kg of
bodyweight being the maximum requirement. Of course this would depend on a
number of factors including training intensity, frequency, absorption, quality
of protein etc, specific supplementation designed to absorb more protein, drug
use etc.
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