Hemp vs Soy or Pea Protein
Hemp is second only to soy in protein content, but when hemp protein is compared to soy protein it should be noted that hemp does not contain trypsin inhibitors that soy does. Trypsin is an enzyme that is essential to nutrition. Since hemp protein is free of the trypsin inhibitor that are found in soy protein, hemp is the de facto king of plant protein!
In addition, hemp protein is also free of oligosaccharides that are found in Soy and Pea protein. Keep in mind that since soy and pea is a legume, a bean, its oligosaccharide content can lead to unpleasant stomach upset, indigestion and gas.
Most Soy & Pea protein is processed with solvent extraction. The solvents commonly used for soy is hexane, which is similar in structure to gasoline! Aside from the use of solvents, soy and pea is not cold pressed for its oil as hemp is. The high heat used to process soy & pea destroys the enzyme functions of the protein. In other words, the protein is essentially “dead.” It has lost its electrical charge.
Electrically charged means that the amino acids carry a negative charge. This negative charge is what allows the amino acid to cross the intestinal barrier. So what does this mean? It’s what allows your body to uptake nutrients into your bloodstream as the amino acids are the building blocks that are necessary for your body to function. To maintain health, build cell tissue — including muscle — and to fight off diseases, etc.
Soy also carries phytoestrogens and exactly like it sounds can alter the hormonal balance. Hemp, with the benefit of GLA, actually helps the hormonal balance.
In addition, hemp protein is also free of oligosaccharides that are found in Soy and Pea protein. Keep in mind that since soy and pea is a legume, a bean, its oligosaccharide content can lead to unpleasant stomach upset, indigestion and gas.
Most Soy & Pea protein is processed with solvent extraction. The solvents commonly used for soy is hexane, which is similar in structure to gasoline! Aside from the use of solvents, soy and pea is not cold pressed for its oil as hemp is. The high heat used to process soy & pea destroys the enzyme functions of the protein. In other words, the protein is essentially “dead.” It has lost its electrical charge.
Electrically charged means that the amino acids carry a negative charge. This negative charge is what allows the amino acid to cross the intestinal barrier. So what does this mean? It’s what allows your body to uptake nutrients into your bloodstream as the amino acids are the building blocks that are necessary for your body to function. To maintain health, build cell tissue — including muscle — and to fight off diseases, etc.
Soy also carries phytoestrogens and exactly like it sounds can alter the hormonal balance. Hemp, with the benefit of GLA, actually helps the hormonal balance.
Hemp vs Whey Protein
Whey protein is a popular alternative to soy protein, but it too has disadvantages when compared to hemp protein. Massive consumption of whey protein, by bodybuilders for example, leads to a health condition called intestinal toxemia. The end result is a decrease in muscle gains as it severely damages the ability for the body to maintain an anabolic state. Many bodybuilders who use whey protein experience undesirable weight gain, but its in the form of a toxic sludge in their gut. This blockage reduces the ability for protein to be absorbed by the body.
Like soy, whey is also isolated with the use of hexane and heat. Whey being a form of lactose can also cause flair ups of allergies and digestive issues.
Like soy, whey is also isolated with the use of hexane and heat. Whey being a form of lactose can also cause flair ups of allergies and digestive issues.