Optimize Recovery with Plant Protein in Beverages
Incorporation of plant protein in beverages has become increasingly popular as a way to address muscle synthesis after strenuous exercise. The incorporation of plant protein is ideal for muscle growth and repair. Proper hydration helps to ease muscle tightness & cramping while replenishing lost fluids & electrolytes.
Historically, whey protein served as the gold standard for nutritional protein beverages due to high BCAA (branched chain amino acids) content. Studies have indicated that BCAAs help address muscle synthesis and may decrease muscle soreness post-workout.
Demand for dairy-free, plant-based protein rises, driving use of clean label, high-BCAA proteins like almond and oat. These ingredients feature in active hydration products that avoid animal-based protein.
One study demonstrated that the consumption of almonds supported recovery for adults engaging in unfamiliar eccentric exercise intervals (Nieman et al. 2023), while daily almond consumption led to changes in down-regulating inflammation and oxidative stress which allowed the body to recover more quickly.
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