Whey vs Plant Protein: Is One Better Than The Other? | Nutritionist Explains | Myprotein

Plant protein powders & whey proteins: there are plenty to choose between, but how do they differ and which ones better?

Protein is essential for growth, repair and load of other essential functions in the body. Getting enough protein is also essential if you want to gain muscle mass, but there’s a lot of confusion about whether plant-based protein powders can do it as well as animal proteins like meat, eggs or dairy.

Richie, our nutritionist expert, tells us about the science behind the vegan protein powders and the more common, milk-based powders. On top of that we’ll also learn about some of the latest research on how much plant-based protein powder you should be taking.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro into Whey and Plant Protein
00:59 - What do our bodies use protein for?
01:11 - What is MPS?
02:36 - Vegan plant protein
06:00 - What about mycoprotein?
07:26 - Choosing a plant-based protein over whey?
08:16 - Got any more questions on plant v whey protein?

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[MyproteinOfficial]

still got questions? let us know in the comments below 👇

[MadsBendorff]

I feel like it should be mentioned that consuming whey protein is linked with acne breakouts which I think is a huge downside in comparison with vegan protein powder that is not linked with acne breakouts

[salmanhamid]

Just the video I needed. I've recently found out I'm intolerant of dairy, but I knew that plant based protein is harder for the body to absorb. Knowing that processed plant protein is just as easily absorbed as whey is a relief

[lukasa]

Love the objective, fact based approach to this video. So many other channels and videos are biased one way or the other and rave on about one product while completely neglecting other options.

[jairofernandez]

Whey Protein Bloats me really bad, its really tough on me, i just got to go vegan on this one, its a real game changer for me honestly ill rather have a little bit less gains but not be bloated all day

[GLOKD]

TLDR: plant protein isolate powder in sufficient quantity, which is also fortified with leucine/other BCAAs, can stimulated an equivalent amount of muscle growth as whey.

[veejay]

I alternate between plant and whey protein - best of both worlds. 😊

[Chomore]

I searched this EXACT question about a year ago and didnt get plausible answers so i am glad this shows up on my feed :)))

[heathervictor]

It is important to note when making your decision that if you are sensitive to glucose spikes that whey should only be used after a workout. Plant based proteins such as pea protein can be taken more as a meal replacement without the spiking of one’s glucose levels.

[zewski]

I used to have acne breakouts from whey which wasnt the case for vegan protein, but now that I generally have a lot better skin I will try whey again

[ningis]

In your opinion is whey protein safe to use for diabetics, keeping in mind the insulin spike? OR ...Is plant protein the way to go?

[divine-wind]

I’m not a vegetarian but I’ve notice the plant protein is better on my gut

[gcruishank]

I used whey for 20 years but started to get inflammation in my 40’s. Stopped the whey and the inflammation is almost 100%gone. Pea/brown rice protein seems to be a good alternative.

[JELLYBABIESdnb]

This is exactly the video I needed right now! Cheers guys ✌

[HenryGreenEngine]

This is quite helpful, thank you very much

[CoolGreyMan]

Great comparison except you didn't talk about where whey comes from, cows of course, what are they feed etc. I don't want the chance of getting cows puss in me. I've been a vegan for at least 10 years, I use Vegan Protein without getting obsessed with it, my protein and muscle mass are in the excellent range due to my life style eating habits and exercise. I don't want to gain unnecessary muscle for looks and I understand some people want that but I feel a well toned body is better, just my opinion. Thanks for this video.

[danpickles]

Worth mentioning that the vegan blend from MyProtein is about twice as thick as whey. Almost undrinkably thick

[alexgomez]

it may help to mention (in a general consensus) that taking apple cider vinegar about 30 minutes prior will aid/boost the digestive system to absorb nutrients much better than just consuming food alone

[JTBolson]

What about Garden of Life, Plant Based Protein, that appears to include added amino acids that you explained lack in plants. It seems this brand adds them in. Is this brand an upper tier of plant based? Thanks!

[TheSimon]

So plant protein plus some BCAA drink should stimulate muscle growth as well as Whey? Since Leucin is a BCAA?