Protein Composition

IN.POWER PLANT PROTEIN VS. OTHER PLANT PROTEINS AND ISOLATES

IN.POWER Plant Protein vs. Other Plant Proteins

There are so many different plant proteins out on the market, pea, rice and hemp proteins are popular with vegans and some vegetarians, but unlike whey protein, they do not provide a complete amino acid profile on their own. That’s why our IN.POWER Organic Plant Protein uses a 1:1 ratio of organic pea and organic/sprouted brown rice to create a complete amino acid profile that is so good it is often considered to be a vegan equivalent of whey protein. Additionally, while soy protein does have a complete amino acid profile it is often derived from GMO soy (91% of all soy is GMO) and is not recommended by most health professionals for several reasons. First, soy contains a class of compounds called isoflavones, which are phytoestrogens and have been shown to mimic the effects of the female hormone estrogen. High levels of estrogen have been associated with increased risk of certain cancers in both men and women. Additionally, increased estrogen levels in men can lead to sexual dysfunction, reduced body hair, and even the development of gynecomastia (female breasts). And lastly, soy contains goitrogens, substances that suppress the function of the thyroid gland and can interfere with the absorption of iodine which can result in lower metabolism and weight gain.(5)

CONCENTRATES VS. ISOLATES 

Many people believe protein isolates are inferior to concentrates in several ways. First, protein isolates go through extra processing, which often use acids and/or heat to strip the protein away from its nutritional cofactors, and this creates a less natural product. Additionally, some experts believe that your body has a harder time assimilating proteins in their isolated form.

ALL PLANT PROTEIN IS NOT CREATED EQUAL.

Just like everything else in life, quality matters when it comes to choosing the best plant protein. Look for a high quality, organic, cold processed, non-irradiated, non-denatured plant protein concentrate free of GMOs ingredients like soy, corn and wheat as well as from potentially harmful pesticides, heavy metals, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and of course sugar. You also want to make sure your plant protein is giving you a full spectrum of essential amino acids, something hemp, pea and rice protein cannot do on their own. However, because rice protein is naturally high in the sulfur-containing amino acids cysteine and methionine, but low in the essential amino acid lysine and pea protein is high in lysine and low in cysteine and methionine, when combined they create a superior amino acid profile similar to our IN.POWER organic whey protein. Lastly, the flavor of our IN.POWER Organic Plant Protein is second to none, we have eliminated the traditional chalky flavor plant proteins are known for and instead deliver a light fluffy texture with a smooth delicious nutty flavor.