Plant Protein Shown to be Better than Animal Protein for Building Muscle

Plant Protein Shown to be Better than Animal Protein for Building Muscle

New research that published in the ‘American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’ shows that both plant-based protein and meat build muscle in the same way but because plant-protein is healthier and not in the system of harmful components and mechanisms, it's the more beneficial protein source to use for a healthier lifestyle.

On the other hand meat originates with additional components that are harmful for the health, containing “antibiotic residue, hormones, saturated fat, trans-fats, endotoxins, cholesterol, Neu5Gc, heterocyclic amines and contaminants such as high levels of metals including copper and arsenic”. These unwanted elements increase inflammation and promote different diseases. Therefore, meat productions are not considered as a desirable option while building muscle and also for long term health.

Besides, plant foods are rich in antioxidants and offer a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and other health-supporting nutrients. In addition, only plants have powerful ingredients and elements that called ‘phytochemicals’, which scientists are now learning that it protect human from “cancer, heart disease, and other serious illnesses”. Plants are also the main source of all minerals in our nutrition. Minerals are resulting from the earth and make their way by plants into the food source. And “the only reason animal foods contain any minerals at all is because the animals eat plants”. 

Moreover, Plants are the only sources of nutritional fiber, which “binds in our intestines with fat, cholesterol, environmental pollutants and disease-causing hormones to eliminate these dangers from the body”. Fiber also protects against “bowel cancers, yet 97% of Americans don't meet the daily requirements for fiber intake”.

As well, Professional bodybuilders and weightlifters such as “Mr Universe Barny Du Plessis, multiple world-record holding strongman Patrik Baboumian, or Icelandic weightlifting champion Hulda B. Waage, amongst many others”, are living already in the vegan diet.  The study confirmed that there were no differences in muscle mass based on people’s dietary arrangement. 

                                 

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So now we know that there is no difficulty or weakness in muscle gained as using plant-based protein. Now, let's look at other serious and life-threatening factors to decide which one is the more ideal protein source for building muscle!

We already know even small amounts of animal protein causes inflammation and promote disease (including heart disease and cancer), and most recently: "Red meat intake, particularly unprocessed red meat, was associated with an 58% increased risk of diverticulitis".

Concerning the inflammatory effect of animal protein:

The beneficial anti-inflammatory properties of a plant-based diet come from the avoidance of inflammatory foods such as animal products, as well as the inclusion of micronutrient-rich, whole plant foods. Plant foods are a rich source of phytochemicals, which support our endothelial cells that line the inside of our entire vascular system. These cells play an important role in maintaining the elasticity and dilation of our blood vessels by producing a gas called nitric oxide. The health and performance of these cells is determined by the types of foods that we eat. Saturated animal fats as well as refined vegetable oils are two factors that have been shown to damage these cells. When these cells become damaged, the blood vessels become stiff, inflamed, and paralyzed, impairing the flow of blood. This damage also promotes the development of plaque formation, causing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). This damage can occur after consuming a single high-fat meal of animal products and lasts for several hours.

This same inflammation takes place throughout our entire body, including our lungs, causing both immediate and long term damage. Scientists have now discovered that bacterial endotoxins found in our bloodstream following a meal of animal products is what causes this inflammatory response and occurs within hours after eating. Watch this two-part video [ The Leaky Gut Theory of Why Animal Products Cause Inflammation and The Exogenous Endotoxin Theory ] response by Dr. Michael Greger, as he explains this process in greater detail. "After a meal of animal products, people suffer from endotoxemia, their bloodstream becomes awash with bacterial toxins, known as endotoxins. A single meal of meats, eggs, and dairy can cause a spike of inflammation within hours that can stiffen one's arteries." Normal blood flow can be significantly reduced up to 50% lasting for up to 5-6 hours. Repeating this cycle with more animal products continues the progression of this inflammatory process. "This can set us up for inflammatory diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers one meal at a time."

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            Clearly, plant-based protein is a much better source for those wanting to gain muscle when considering what we already know about the harmful effects of animal protein and showing there is no disadvantage in using plant-based protein for building muscle. 

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