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If Plant-Based Protein Produces 400 Pound Gorillas, Should You Be Using It Too?

tristenheath
Jun 17, 2016
2 min read

A 400 pound Silverback Gorilla doesn't quite come to mind when you think about the word "vegetarian". It makes you scratch your head, and wonder how it's possible to develop strength and mass like that with an entirely plant-based diet. We'll explain the science behind this, and how you can turn into the Silverback Gorilla you've always wanted to be at your gym.

You could consume all the protein in the world, and still build zero muscle. You have to go break down your muscles at the gym first. Once you go show off your inner Gorilla at the gym, it’s time to provide your body with the building blocks it needs for muscle growth. These building blocks are known as protein, and the building blocks of protein are amino acids. Now here’s where it gets tricky. Not every source of protein is created equal in terms of the number of amino acids it contains. A protein source that contains all 22 amino acids is considered a complete protein source, but if it's lacking certain amino acids it will be considered an incomplete protein source. Protein sources derived from animals are always complete, whereas plant sources are usually incomplete because they lack certain amino acids. Muscle growth can only occur with complete proteins, which poses a problem for incomplete plant-based protein sources. However, different incomplete plant-based protein sources can be combined to formulate a complete protein source, hence 400 pound Gorillas.

For example, combining rice protein and pea protein provides a rich supply of amino acids to meet your muscle building goals. This is why we're such fans of the Healthy Skoop B-Strong Plant-Based Protein Powder Shake . It's combination of pea and rice protein make it the first plant-based protein source that provides a comparable alternative to protein sources derived from animals such as whey.

One serving of Healthy Skoop's B-Strong contains 16 grams of organic plant-based protein, that's 4 times more bioavailable than steak, and as complete as eggs or dairy, without the lactose. Plus Omega-3,6, and 9 fatty acids to aid hormone function, healthy skin, and cellular repair. B-Strong is also designed with absorption in mind. Prebiotic fibers assist your gut, breaking down and absorbing macronutrients so your body actually gets all the good stuff you're feeding it. To top it off, plant-based, antioxidant-rich foods are added to the protein to help your cells recover faster from workouts. It's formulated for plantheads, meatheads and everyone in between.