Overview
Pea protein is used for high cholesterol, obesity, increasing muscle strength, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
In foods, pea protein is used as a protein source.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness ?
Insufficient Evidence for
- Muscle soreness caused by exercise. Early research shows that taking pea protein may not reduce muscle soreness caused by exercise in males who usually do not exercise.
- High cholesterol. Early research shows that eating food bars containing pea protein and fiber lowers cholesterol levels in the blood. But taking pea protein alone doesn't have this effect.
- High blood pressure. Early research shows that taking pea protein might reduce blood pressure by a small amount.
- Muscle strength. Some early research shows that taking pea protein may increase muscle strength in adults who regularly participate in high-intensity functional training. It seems to work about as well as whey protein. But other research shows that taking pea protein doesn't increase muscle strength in men participating in resistance training.
- Recovery after surgery. Early research shows that drinking a beverage that contains pea protein before gastrointestinal surgery reduces how long people need to stay in the hospital after surgery.
- Obesity.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
Special Precautions and Warnings
Food allergies: Allergic reactions to pea protein have occurred in children who previously reacted to peanuts, tree nuts, chickpeas, lentils, or kidney beans. Avoid pea protein if you have food allergies.
Interactions ?
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Dosing
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