Mixed Plant Proteins

To provide your body access to all nine necessary amino acids, some protein powders include a variety of plant sources. Protein combinations often consist of two or more of the following: Brown rice, Pea, Hemp, Alfalfa, Chia seeds, Flax seeds, Artichoke, and Quinoa.

Plant proteins often digest more slowly than animal proteins, in part because they include a lot of fiber. Although many people might not have a problem with this, it might restrict the number of amino acids your body can use right away after exercise. One small trial gave young men who had been resistance-trained 2.1 ounces (60 grams) of whey protein, a pea-rice protein mix, or a pea-rice blend with added enzymes to speed up digestion. When it came to how quickly amino acids arrived in the blood, the enzyme-added powder was equivalent to whey protein.