sup2_0 t1_j40o74u wrote on January 12, 2023 at 10:36 AM

Reply to comment by GladstoneBrookes in I analyzed 11000 products of a Dutch supermarket to find the cheapest sources of protein [OC] by MemeableData

You are correct about the existence of complete plant proteins. There are studies that show an advantage in lean muscle mass gains for groups that consume animal based proteins https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7926405/#!po=29.1667

I definitely believe it is possible to gain significant lean mass on a plant based diet, it just requires more effort than an omnivorous diet in my opinion. I would be open to seeing studies that challenge the one I have sourced but I am paywalled from the one you have linked.

My original comment was just a warning to combine your plant protein sources wisely to achieve the best results. I did not mean for that to get lost in translation.

DishingOutTruth t1_j41t265 wrote on January 12, 2023 at 4:19 PM

>lean muscle mass gains for groups that consume animal based proteins

The difference in the study you linked is very small, to the extent that it is only really relevant if you're a professional bodybuilder. The average gym goer won't see much of a difference. If they're really worried about it, they could supplement their diet with protein powder (though it won't be necessary).

Its much more important that you have an optimal training regimen than worrying about where your protein comes from.