Pea protein

Pea protein is a well-tolerated vegan protein that is high in leucine but lower in the amino acid methionine. It is frequently blended with rice protein to round out the amino-acid profile into a more complete source.

Head-to-head trials suggest that, with adequate total protein, pea protein supports muscle gains comparably to whey. As always, hitting your daily target is the main driver; pea is simply a solid plant-based way to get there.

Sources

• PubMed: pea protein supplementation muscle thickness strength (research overview)