Plant Proteins: Assessing Their Nutritional Quality and Effects on Health and Physical Function
Hertzler SR, Lieblein-Boff JC, Weiler M, Allgeier C
Published in Nutrients
Methodology
Review of protein quality metrics and clinical effects of plant proteins including pea on muscle and metabolic health
Key Findings
Pea protein has a digestibility and amino acid score adequate to support muscle protein synthesis when consumed at sufficient doses
Conclusions
Higher doses or blends can offset the lower quality score of individual plant proteins
Limitations
Narrative review without formal meta-analysis; industry authorship
Supplements Studied
Pea protein has a digestibility and amino acid score adequate to support muscle protein synthesis when consumed at sufficient doses
Outcomes Measured
Pea protein has a digestibility and amino acid score adequate to support muscle protein synthesis when consumed at sufficient doses
Study Details
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