Some protein powders contain a blend of plant sources to provide your body with all the essential amino acids. Two or more of the following proteins are usually combined:
- Brown rice
- Pea
- Hemp
- Alfalfa
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Artichoke
- Quinoa
Due in part to their high fiber content, plant proteins tend to digest slower than animal proteins. Although this may not pose a problem for many people, it can limit the amino acids your body can use immediately after exercise.
One small study provided resistance-trained young men with 2.1 ounces (60 grams) of whey protein, a pea-rice protein blend or a pea-rice blend with supplemental enzymes to accelerate digestion (39Trusted Source).
The enzyme-supplemented powder was comparable to whey protein in terms of the speed at which amino acids appeared in the blood.
Summary Several protein powders comprise a mixture of plant proteins. Adding enzymes to these plant-protein mixtures may increase their digestion and absorption.
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