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Fava bean peptides versus pea peptides
Pea protein has surged in popularity as a plant-based alternative to whey. It is well-tolerated, allergen-friendly, and has a reasonable amino acid profile. But the bioactive peptide comparison favors fava beans. After simulated gastrointestinal digestion, fav
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- Pea protein has surged in popularity as a plant-based alternative to whey. It is well-tolerated, allergen-friendly, and has a reasonable amino acid profile. But the bioactive peptide comparison favors fava beans.
- After simulated gastrointestinal digestion, fava bean peptides demonstrated superior antioxidant activity compared to pea peptides. The clinical evidence base for fava bean peptides, three human trials with specific muscle health endpoints, exceeds anything available for pea protein isolate in terms of bioactive peptide effects. Pea protein works well as a general protein source. Fava bean peptides work as both a protein source and a targeted bioactive compound.