Alternative protein: Protein sources that are derived from sources other than animals, such as plants, algae, fungi, or insects.
In support, we observed that ingestion of 60 g as opposed to 35 g of a wheat protein hydrolysate effectively increased post-prandial muscle protein synthesis rates in several healthy older men . Although this strategy may not apply to all plant-based proteins , increasing the protein dosage to pay for either the low essential amino…