Thank Goodness its pea protein and not PEE Protein...... Thanks Best Wishes In a message dated 6/22/2013 12:49:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
There was some discussion about protein supplements on this list recently. Yesterday I came across a product called 'Pea Protein.' And it's exactly what it sounds like--protein powder made from peas. I did a little googling to learn more about it. Here are a few things I've learned (and, no, I'm not selling this product! LOL): "Pea protein is higher in arginine than whey, casein, egg and soy proteins. It's also higher in glutamine content than whey and egg proteins, and higher in branched-chain amino acids than soy protein, with comparable BCAA values to whey, casein and egg proteins." Pros: As with most plant-based proteins, pea protein is hypoallergenic. It boasts a _98 percent_ (http://www.ultrafitnessdynamics.com/233/the-surprising-benefits-of-pea-protein/) digestion rate, meaning the body is able to process the vast majority of each serving. It is another highly _satiating_ (http://proteinpowder.mercola.com/Pea-Protein.html) protein, which may help promote_weight loss_ (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23107521) _[10]_ (http://greatist.com/fitness/protein-supplement-nutrition-guide#footnote-2469-10) . And with few additives or artificial ingredients, this one appeals to those looking for protein sources closest to the whole-food source. Don't like peas? Don't worry, the protein version doesn’t _taste like mush_ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_BmgB2i0yg) ! Cons: Isolated pea protein is often considered complete because it can contain the spectrum of essential amino acids. Even still, it remains deficient in _certain amino acids_ (http://www.jbc.org/content/88/2/615.full.pdf) and should not be used as a primary source of dietary protein. And just because it’s easy to _chug a shake_ (http://www.muscleandstrength.com/expert-guides/protein-supplements) after a workout doesn't mean protein powders should _replace whole foods_ (http://greatist.com/fitness/whats-the-best-source-of-post-workout-protein-040212/) entirely. Protein powders are supplements, best used to supplement a healthy diet of nutritious whole foods. With a 98% digestion rate, pea protein is now being used to complement beverages, pastas, dietetic foods, nondairy foods, and a variety of meal replacement shakes. It conveniently blends into many foods and drinks. Furthermore, the high digestion rate means that the nutrients are transmitted more rapidly through the bloodstream and utilized much more quickly by the muscles and organs.
