In this regard, animal proteins are
better than plant proteins, which makes perfect sense given that the muscle tissues of animals are very similar to our own tissues.
This is why they need diets containing animal protein; its amino acid content more closely matches their
needs than plant proteins do.
In this regard, animal proteins are
better than plant proteins, which makes perfect sense given that the muscle tissues of animals are very similar to our own tissues.
Protein digestibility depends on the type of protein (animal proteins are more
digestible than plant proteins), as well as the method in which the food was prepared.
In addition, with data being somewhat limited, there is increasing evidence that animal proteins, such as whey protein that contains the branched - chain amino acid leucine, promotes gains in lean mass through increased muscle protein synthesis and improve appetite control and satiety more
so than some plant proteins (8).
Both studies, which appear in the March 4 Cell Metabolism, suggest that animal proteins, including those from meat and dairy, are less
healthy than plant proteins.
Tom — I know there are studies showing that animal protein appears more
detrimental than plant protein for bone density but I suspect that is above a certain threshold of animal protein intake.
According to some systematic reviews of studies, there is INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE that animal protein would be more beneficial or harmful for human
health than plant protein:
Animal proteins are much more biologically
valuable than plant proteins for this reason and because your cat's body is physiologically adapted to digesting animal products more efficiently than plant products.
If some of this measured protein is yellow peas, that leaves an even lower percentage of animal protein for your older dog to digest and animal protein is usually easier for dogs to
digest than plant protein.
Fresh meats like chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, and others are much more biologically valuable to your
cat than plant proteins — this simply means that your cat's body can more easily digest and absorb the nutrients from animal products than from plant products.
This protein is more «complete», or of the highest quality,
than any plant protein.
This is partially due to animal proteins having a higher «biological value»
than plant proteins, which means that the proportion of essential amino acids they contain is similar to what's required by our bodies.
This was combined with their stand that animal flesh, milk, and eggs spurred body growth more «efficiently»
than plant protein.