Plant-Based Protein: Can you build elite mass?

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IronPatriot77
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Plant-Based Protein: Can you build elite mass?

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Are the amino acid profiles of pea/rice blends enough for pro-level growth?
manish
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You need to eat more volume to get enough leucine.
MapleMuscle
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Soy is actually a complete protein. Don't believe the old myths.
MidlandsMass
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If you mix pea and rice, it mimics whey quite closely.
IronPatriot77
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I am trying to lower my dairy intake, so this is helpful.
manish
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Just add 2g of pure leucine to your shakes.
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