The Claim
Yeast protein has a higher ratio of indispensable to dispensable amino acids (IAAs/DAAs ratio of 0.91) compared to animal proteins (whey concentrate/isolate) and plant proteins (soy, wheat, pea), as determined in a rat model and in vitro digestion system.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Yeast protein contains a higher proportion of essential amino acids relative to non-essential amino acids than animal or plant proteins, with a ratio of 0.91. This finding comes from experiments using rats and lab digestion simulations.
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Yeast protein exhibits a higher ratio of indispensable to dispensable amino acids (IAAs/DAAs ratio of 0.91) compared to animal proteins (whey concentrate/isolate) and plant proteins (soy, wheat, pea), as measured in a rat model and in vitro digestion system.
Yeast protein has a natural balance of amino acids with a higher proportion of essential amino acids compared to animal and plant proteins, giving it a higher IAA/DAA ratio.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that yeast protein has a better balance of essential amino acids (0.91 ratio) than animal and plant proteins, so the claim is correct.
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