Pea Protein Powder Organic

Pea protein is a type of food. It is a source of protein derived and extracted in powder from the yellow and green split peas, Pisum sativum, classified in the legume food group. It can be used as a supplement to increase an individual's protein or other nutrient intake, or as a substitute for other food products (e.g. the substitution of dairy milk by pea milk). It is also used as a functional ingredient in food-manufacturing, such as a thickener, foaming agent, or an emulsifier. It’s typically used to increase the protein content of smoothies and shakes and is a great fit for almost any diet since it’s naturally vegan and hypoallergenic. Pea protein is a high-quality protein and a great source of iron. It can aid muscle growth, weight loss and heart health.

Pea protein is high in fibre, which aids in mediating glycaemic response, and is able to help prevent cardiovascular disease and reduce blood pressure by decreasing the levels of cholesterol and post-brandial triglyceride in humans. Studies have found the intake of pea protein to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive rats and humans. It can also be used for the prevention and control of diabetes as it has minimal effect on blood glucose levels and insulin response. Due to its high fibre content, pea protein has a 94% rate of digestibility, which minimises stomach and gastrointestinal digestion issues, such as flatulence, and discomfort from bloating. Its starch content also aids digestibility as it is attributed to the nonavailability to amylases of starch granules enclosed in intact cell wall structures, the presence of anti-nutrients such as amylase inhibitors, phytates and phenolics.

Health Benefits:

Pea proteins also contain high levels of folate. This can help increase dietary folate levels, which is beneficial for people with anaemia and neural tube defects. It also contains phenolic compounds, which are natural antioxidants that may help protect against diseases such as cancer and various inflammatory-related diseases.The amino acid profile of pea protein is also beneficial. It is high in lysine, which helps to convert fatty acids into energy, and is important for the health of connective tissue. It is a great source of arginine, which promotes healthy blood flow and heart health, as well as leucine, isoleucine, and valine, which promote muscle growth.

Muscle mass benefits:

Pea protein can be used as a protein supplement to increase muscle mass. Increasing protein intake creates a positive acute postprandial muscle protein synthesis response and may create a positive long-term improvement in lean mass. Pea proteins also contain branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine, and valine, which helps to promote muscle growth. One study, involving a 12-week experiment on protein supplementation before and after resistance training, found that the consumption of pea protein promoted an increase in muscle mass, specifically in biceps brachii thickness.

Weight loss benefits:

Pea proteins are also beneficial for weight loss. Pea proteins digest more slowly, which has a satiating effect and reduces hunger, which can contribute to weight loss. The appetite-suppressing effects of peas may be related to high amounts of protein and dietary fiber, which may delay gastric emptying, attenuate glucose absorption and concentration and stimulate the release of appetite-regulating hormones.