adoniscomplex
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The most important thing when looking at a particular type of protein is the amino acid PROFILE. That is, the ratio of the 20 amino acids which make up the protein.
Have you guys ever heard the term "bioavalibility"?
The higher the bioavilibility of a particular protein, i.e. the more "complete" it is, hence, the better it is for bodybuilding.
The protein source with the highest bioavilibility is whey, which is followed by egg. These two proteins, on a gram per gram basis, have almost the PERFECT RATIO of the 20 amino acids needed by our bodies.
By you guys saying that "real food" proteins are "better" for you than "powdered" protein, is that based on their superior amino acid profile?
If so, could I eat 40 grams (of protein) worth of soy beans, the only "complete" plant protein and have it be just as good for me as eating 40 grams worth (of protein) of egg protein.
I DON'T THINK SO.
Wonder why 99% of protein powders on the market are WHEY?
Because it it has the HIGHEST BIOAVALIBILITY of any protein.
On a $ for $ basis, YES, it is much more cost efficient to go with "real" food source proteins, but when you look at it on a gram for gram basis, based on the amino acid profile, whey and egg protein kick the shit out of everything elese.
I searched for a chart to show what I was talking about but couldn't find one. If anybody can find a chart showing a comparison of all of the protein sources, I would appreciate it if you would post it.
i'm out.
Have you guys ever heard the term "bioavalibility"?
The higher the bioavilibility of a particular protein, i.e. the more "complete" it is, hence, the better it is for bodybuilding.
The protein source with the highest bioavilibility is whey, which is followed by egg. These two proteins, on a gram per gram basis, have almost the PERFECT RATIO of the 20 amino acids needed by our bodies.
By you guys saying that "real food" proteins are "better" for you than "powdered" protein, is that based on their superior amino acid profile?
If so, could I eat 40 grams (of protein) worth of soy beans, the only "complete" plant protein and have it be just as good for me as eating 40 grams worth (of protein) of egg protein.
I DON'T THINK SO.
Wonder why 99% of protein powders on the market are WHEY?
Because it it has the HIGHEST BIOAVALIBILITY of any protein.
On a $ for $ basis, YES, it is much more cost efficient to go with "real" food source proteins, but when you look at it on a gram for gram basis, based on the amino acid profile, whey and egg protein kick the shit out of everything elese.
I searched for a chart to show what I was talking about but couldn't find one. If anybody can find a chart showing a comparison of all of the protein sources, I would appreciate it if you would post it.
i'm out.