Vegan Protein is an Alpha ScienceTM proprietary, plant protein blend of organic rice protein, organic pea protein, hemp protein, quinoa protein and spirulina. It also contains phytonutrients that contain plant proteins from moringa oleifera and sprouted wheat grass. Vegan Protein offers a unique plant protein blend and has a complete amino acid profile.
Organic rice protein has eight of the essential amino acids. It is also a good source of other essential nutrients – thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.
Organic pea protein contains nine of the essential amino acids and most of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) that are needed to build the non-essential amino acids, and are necessary for the synergy operations in the body.
Hemp protein has 20 amino acids, including the nine essential amino acids that the body is unable to produce on its own and must obtain from dietary sources.
Quinoa protein contains the following amino acids: isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, cysteine, methionine, threonine, histidine, tryptophan and valine. Quinoa also provides the body with copper, fibre, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
Spirulina is considered a perfect protein, which means it contains all of the essential amino acids. In addition, it has a host of vitamins like vitamins B, C, D and E, plus trace minerals.
Moringa oleifera − According to Dr. Howard Fisher’s book from 2011 called “Moringa Oleifera: Magic, Myth or Miracle”, the phytonutrient from moringa oleifera contains 20 amino acids. Another complete protein source with some vitamins and trace minerals. Moringa contains over 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants, together with all of the essential amino acids; helps enhance physical capacity or performance (in cases of physical stress or exhaustion); an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health; strengthens the immune system; cleans the body from toxins and heavy metals; helps to regulate cholesterol and blood glucose levels.
Sprouted wheat grass contains an abundance of trace minerals, vitamins, protein and chlorophyll. It contains all the essential amino acids which are necessary for optimal health, making sprouted wheat grass one of the best whole foods choice.
Supplement Facts
INGREDIENTS PER 1 SCOOP CHOCOLATE & VANILLA (30 g):
Organic Rice Protein, Organic Pea Protein, Hemp Protein, Quinoa, Spirulina. Phytonutrients:
Moringa oleifera .......................................................................................480 mg Sprouted Wheat Grass ...............................................................................480 mg
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
CHOCOLATE: Xanthan gum, Stevia, Cocoa, Chocolate flavour.
VANILLA: Xanthan gum, Stevia, Cocoa, Vanilla and Coconut flavour.
NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING CHOCOLATE & [VANILLA] (30 g):
Protein ...........................................................................................17.5 g [17.5 g] Fat........................................................................................................... 2 g [3 g] Carbohydrates .......................................................................................... 2g [2 g] Energy................................................... 96 calories/402 KJ [101 calories/423 KJ]
AMINO ACIDS PER SERVING (30 g) :
*Essential Amino Acids
L-Alanine.................................. 618 mg L-Arginine .............................. 1244 mg
L-Asparagine............................325 mg L-Aspartic Acid ....................... 1005 mg
L-Cysteine ................................ 250 mg L-Glutamic Acid......................2475 mg
L-Glutamine ............................. 825 mg L-Glycine .................................. 523 mg
*L-Histidine.............................. 357 mg *L-Leucine (BCAA).................. 1291 mg
*L-Isoleucine (BCAA)................699 mg *L-Lysine..................................828 mg
*L-Methionine ......................... 675 mg *L-Phenylalanine ..................... 680 mg
L-Proline ................................ 1125 mg L-Serine.................................... 718 mg
*L-Threonine ............................ 614 mg *L-Tryptophan.......................... 425 mg
L-Tyrosine.................................527 mg *L-Valine (BCAA) ...................... 752 mg
