quantitative
Analysis v1
Strong Support
Animal proteins are easier for your body to break down and use than plant proteins, according to scientific scoring methods.
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Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Pork cuts, hams, and sausages have digestible indispensable amino acid scores (DIAAS) close to or over 100
Cross-Sectional Study
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This study tested different pork products and found they score very high on a protein quality test called DIAAS. That means the body can absorb and use their protein really well, which supports the idea that animal proteins are better absorbed than plant ones.
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