From the beginning, vegetarianism has been controversial in performance-based nutrition; often deceived and generally portrayed as inferior to a high-meat diet that characterizes modern bodybuilding. It is not so much the food itself, the opponents have a problem with, but rather the lack of animal products in the diet.
The claim is that animal proteins are essential to meet the nutritional needs of those involved in the various strength and physically focused sports. It is no secret that the main resistance to vegetarianism has always been centered around protein. More specifically, it is both the quality and quantity of protein in the diet that critics question.
This belief was not unfounded when viewed in the light of the time it was created. It is to be understood that the issues of the vegan lifestyle were unique to the time they came into being, as we did not yet have the technology was needed to overcome them. But it did not take long for companies in the dietary supplement to find a solution that removed the problem.
There is no doubt that protein is the most important macronutrients in a bodybuilder diet, so the type of protein consumed is a relevant and necessary consideration. When it comes to determining the quality of a protein, there are 3 primary factors to consider.
Complete Proteins
First and foremost, it is important whether the protein is a complete protein or not; complete proteins contain the 9 essential amino acids (EAs) required for muscle growth whereas the incomplete proteins do not contain them all. While all animal proteins contain all 9 EAs, many plant-based proteins lack some of these, rendering them incapable of promoting growth on their own. (protein digestibility and corrected amino acid score)
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