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Per the same agency: > Athletes require slightly more protein than the rest of the population. According to the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), endurance a

by toxik 6y ago

Per the same agency: > Athletes require slightly more protein than the rest of the population. According to the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), endurance athletes require between 1.2 and 1.4g per kg of body weight daily, while those competing in strength and speed events need between 1.2 and 1.7g per kg of body weight. These intakes can easily be achieved by eating a normal balanced diet. This is in line with what most people aim for in macros. 1.2 g protein / kg body weight means way more than 50 grams per day. I did not dispute that you can get proteins from plants. I am however not sure of their profiles; proteins are a group of compounds, not a single one. Typically since animals eat plants and not the other way around, animal-sourced proteins are a superset of vegetable ones.

seanwilson 6y ago
Yes, but the recommended daily allowance for an adult male (which you said was too little) is for regular people - most people aren't athletes and shouldn't be eating like one. > I am however not sure of their profiles; proteins are a group of compounds, not a single one Maybe look up what plant based athletes eat if you're concerned e.g. https://www.businessinsider.com/elite-athletes-who-are-vegan-and-what-made-them-switch-their-diet-2017-10?r=US&IR=T#barny-du-plessis-bodybuilder-6 https://www.businessinsider.com/elite-athletes-who-are-vegan... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vegans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vegans Seitan, pea protein and soybean products are all very high in protein for example. > Typically since animals eat plants and not the other way around, animal-sourced proteins are a superset of vegetable ones. Can you offer any proof that this is true + significant in some way compared to a plant based diet? How are plant based athletes performing at a high level if it's important? These kinds of statements are things that people cling to so they can keep a high meat diet, which has an environmental impact.

by toxik 6y ago

seanwilson 6y ago

Yes, but the recommended daily allowance for an adult male (which you said was too little) is for regular people - most people aren't athletes and shouldn't be eating like one. > I am however not sure of their profiles; proteins are a group of compounds, not a single one Maybe look up what plant based athletes eat if you're concerned e.g. https://www.businessinsider.com/elite-athletes-who-are-vegan-and-what-made-them-switch-their-diet-2017-10?r=US&IR=T#barny-du-plessis-bodybuilder-6 https://www.businessinsider.com/elite-athletes-who-are-vegan... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vegans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vegans Seitan, pea protein and soybean products are all very high in protein for example. > Typically since animals eat plants and not the other way around, animal-sourced proteins are a superset of vegetable ones. Can you offer any proof that this is true + significant in some way compared to a plant based diet? How are plant based athletes performing at a high level if it's important? These kinds of statements are things that people cling to so they can keep a high meat diet, which has an environmental impact.