Pea Protein (Plant Protein)

Key points

• Pea protein contains all 9 essential amino acids — it is a complete protein unlike most plant sources
• Slightly lower leucine content than whey (7.2% vs 10.9%) — leucine is the key trigger for muscle protein synthesis
• Direct head-to-head studies show similar muscle gain to whey when matched for total leucine dose and calories
• Combine with rice protein for a complementary amino acid profile that closely matches whey
• Good for anyone cycling off dairy, with lactose intolerance, or on training days where whey is not preferred