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Since it's not a complete protein, I'm not sure if I should count it like complete protein that will help with muscle synthesis? Then again, if I eat it with another source of protein, is it still incomplete?
Say my goal is 100 grams of protein a day. If I hit 80 grams of protein with animal sources, shakes etc. and 20 grams from soy products, will I have the same results as 100 grams from animal sources?
Yes.
P.S. Soy protein is a "complete" protein.
It is? Thanks for the quick reply, repped. :)
[QUOTE=justanothagirl;1030334823]Since it's not a complete protein, I'm not sure if I should count it like complete protein that will help with muscle synthesis? Then again, if I eat it with another source of protein, is it still incomplete?
Say my goal is 100 grams of protein a day. If I hit 80 grams of protein with animal sources, shakes etc. and 20 grams from soy products, will I have the same results as 100 grams from animal sources?[/QUOTE]
Being a complete protein just means that the source contains an optimal proportion of the 9 essential amino acids. All sources of protein will be metabolized as such in the body, therefore they definitely count towards your protein intake.
[QUOTE=muffinmits;1030337213]Being a complete protein just means that the source contains an [B]optimal[/B] proportion of the 9 essential amino acids.[/QUOTE]Not exactly.
A "complete" protein contains an [I]adequate[/I] proportion of all nine of the essential amino acids, not necessarily an "optimal" ratio.
[QUOTE=WonderPug;1030338213]Not exactly.
A "complete" protein contains an [I]adequate[/I] proportion of all nine of the essential amino acids, not necessarily an "optimal" ratio.[/QUOTE]
Well, the two words have very similar meanings in this context.
[QUOTE=muffinmits;1030339513]Well, the two words have very similar meanings in this context.[/QUOTE]Not at all, as, for example, folks might want to consume a protein that is higher in leucine to "optimize" MPS.
I know I'm a n00b and not a lot credibility here. But is it me or people here tends to over-think nutrition in some case ? A gram of protein is a gram of protein, it could come from fruit, meat, soy or whatever ...
[QUOTE=DjOnEChuck;1030352893]I know I'm a n00b and not a lot credibility here. But is it me or people here tends to over-think nutrition in some case ? A gram of protein is a gram of protein, it could come from fruit, meat, soy or whatever ...[/QUOTE]
People micromanaging and vigorously mental masturbating over things that make 1% difference in the grand scheme of things? Get out of here!
[QUOTE=DjOnEChuck;1030352893]A gram of protein is a gram of protein, it could come from fruit, meat, soy or whatever ...[/QUOTE]Not exactly, as lots of folks go on highly restrictive diets where they're, for example, vegans and then it becomes very important to combine protein sources properly.
There's even a woman that posts of this forum that claims to eat only fruit, mostly bananas. 30 a day, in fact. Can you imagine the health risks of such a diet?
30 bananas ?? I really love banana but too much will become a bit boring in the end.
You're right for vegan and protein, but for someone who eats a regular diet with a variety of foods from different sources, veggies, fruits, dairy, meats and nuts, I think that a gram of protein is a gram of protein. This is how I see it and apply it in my day to day macro calculations.