The Consistency Project Animal vs. Plant Protein: Why Total Protein Beats the Hype
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Oct 8, 2025 Dive into the intriguing debate over animal versus plant protein in muscle building and nutrition. Discover why total protein intake reigns supreme, regardless of the source. Explore the digestibility and completeness of proteins, and learn about key nutrients like B12 and iron. Unpack claims about vegans needing more protein and hear research gaps concerning protein needs as we age. The main takeaway? Focus on total protein and quality foods instead of getting lost in the details.
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Total Protein Beats Source
- Total daily protein matters far more than whether it comes from animals or plants for building muscle.
- Eating varied whole foods supplies essential amino acids even if individual plant foods are incomplete.
Black Beans Or Bread Aren't Typical Diets
- EC uses simple food examples like only eating black beans or grains to show amino acid imbalances.
- She says mixed diets prevent those gaps for most people in industrialized countries.
Plant Protein Digests Better Than You Think
- Digestibility (bioavailability) of many plant proteins like soy is close to animal proteins.
- Muscle protein synthesis rates are not consistently lower on vegan diets when total protein is adequate.