Pea Protein Powder

About Pea Protein Powder

Pea Protein powder is derived from Pisum sativum and is a versatile high-quality product that may be added to shakes, smoothies or mixed into recipes for baking. Pea Protein Powders naturally contain a quality amino acid profile that offers all nine essential amino acids, including tryptophan and the branched chain amino acids.

A study published by The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition in 2015 demonstrated that pea protein was as effective as whey protein at stimulating recovery and adaptation to a resistance training program. Both pea and whey protein outperformed the placebo group. This study highlighted the clear benefits of this type of vegetable-sourced protein powder for active individuals. 

It can be more challenging getting enough quality protein on a plant-based diet. And many of the higher protein vegan sources of protein, such as legumes and nuts, also contain a high amount of carbohydrates and fats. This can make it difficult getting enough protein without overconsuming calories and carbs. This is where a lean plant-based protein powder can make the difference!

Some plant protein powders contain as much as 90% protein and contain very few calories in each serve. Offered in a wide range of delicious flavours, pea protein is often blended with other vegetable sourced proteins, such as rice or chia seed to improve texture, taste and the amino acid profile. However, as research suggests, pea protein alone can be extremely effective given it highly concentrated and bioavailable nature.

Pea protein powders are helpful for supporting optimal health, adaptation to exercise and increasing lean muscle gain. Any vegetable-sourced protein powder may be used after exercise, between meals, or to complement low protein meals.