Supplement · Protein & amino acids
Pea protein
A popular vegan protein, high in leucine, often blended with rice.
- Evidence
- Gold· human data
- Sources cited
- 1
- Last reviewed
- 22 July 2026
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.