Thursday, June 20, 2013

Animal proteins and plant proteins

Animal proteins and plant proteins

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Generally, proteins derived from animal foods (meats, fish, poultry, cheese, eggs, yogurt, and milk) are complete, though gelatin is an exception.[1] 

Proteins derived from plant foods (legumes, grains, and vegetables) tend to have less of one or more essential amino acid.[6] 

Some are notably low, such as corn protein, which is low in lysine and tryptophan.[9]

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