Yamamoto® Nutrition EndoPRO is a food supplement based on isolated pea proteins, suitable for adults looking for a plant alternative to animal proteins. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
What are pea proteins?
Pea proteins are now a possible plant-based alternative to the more common protein supplements, such as whey proteins and egg white proteins.
The raw material for the production of pea protein powder is yellow pea. This small legume is one of the richest vegetables in protein and to make the path from pea to protein powder as natural and delicate as possible, the protein fraction is concentrated using a water-based process. The result: pea protein isolate, a fine powder with a light yellow color.
What are the advantages of pea protein over other protein sources? Meat and eggs contain saturated fat, extra calories and cholesterol.
Whey can cause bloating, gas, and other digestive problems. Some whey protein supplements even contain useless and not at all dietary ingredients such as guar gum, xanthan, carrageenan, palm oil.
Soy is an allergen and contains compounds that mimic estrogen.
With so many side effects from these protein sources, people naturally seek other means of obtaining the nutrients. Some take protein capsules, others add plant-based vegan protein powder to their drinks or meals. In this, pea protein powder is really the ideal alternative.
What are the benefits?
Despite the initial prejudices, motivated by old interpretations of protein quality (such as those related to biological value, now surpassed by more reliable indices such as PDCAAS), pea proteins have shown interesting nutritional properties such as:
- contains all 9 essential amino acids ; in fact, it contains all nine essential amino acids: valine, phenylalanine, threonine, methionine, tryptophan, isoleucine, lysine, histidine and leucine. The body needs these nine amino acids to perform important functions in the body. Although a pea is low in methionine, this can easily be compensated for by adding brown rice to the diet. For all intents and purposes, pea is an excellent source of vegetarian protein.
- easy digestion ; being a legume, a pure pea contains high levels of fiber and starch which make it difficult to digest. Pea powder, meanwhile, loses much of its fiber and starch when processed, making pea powder easier to digest.
- free of allergens ; Unlike soy, whey, milk and cheese, pea is not an allergen and allergic reactions related to it are extremely rare. Pea protein powder also does not contain gluten like many grains and is naturally lactose free. People who avoid dairy or gluten allergens can definitely drink and eat pea protein powder drinks and meals.
- slow digestion ; Pea protein is known to be digested much slower than whey protein, but faster than casein. Depending on when you plan to eat protein, choosing pea protein can be helpful just before bed as it will help Promote a slower, longer process to release a stream of amino acids while you sleep, making it a great alternative to casein protein.
EndoPRO based on pea protein, is a high quality and easily digestible supplement for all those who wish to increase their protein intake. It is rich in a range of amino acids that help promote muscle growth, reduce exercise-induced stress, and increase satiety.
