Potato protein may help maintain muscle

Potato protein may help maintain muscle

(Web Desk) - Research suggests that potato protein can increase the rate of protein production in the muscles.

A new study suggests that protein derived from potatoes can be of high quality and help a person develop and maintain muscle mass.

The research, which appears in the journal Nutrients, could be important now that an increasing number of people are transitioning toward plant-based diets. These diets have an impact on a range of factors, including physical health, environmental sustainability, and exercise performance capacity.

Animal and plant protein

When considering the quality of protein, people often draw a distinction between animal-based and plant-based proteins.

According to a 2019 review in the journal Nutrients, while plant-based diets offer health and environmental benefits, few single sources of plant protein provide all the beneficial amino acids associated with a protein source.

Plant-based protein can also be more difficult to digest, so some of the potential nutritional value may be lost.

By contrast, animal-based proteins contain all the amino acids that a person needs, and they are generally easier to digest.