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How much protein <\/span>does your body need after a workout to build muscle?<\/span> Do you have to drink your protein shake immediately after your strength training?<\/span> Does more protein mean more fat burning or more muscles \u2014 or both? <\/span>Find the answers to all your questions about muscle gain and protein here.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Protein \u2013 What it Does in Your Body<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

As a macronutrient, protein is one of the most important building blocks in our body and plays an important role in many areas:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Improves muscle function<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Transports fat and oxygen<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fights infections<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Repairs damaged cells<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Aids health of connective tissue and cartilage\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Keeps hair and nails healthy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Proteins are made up of chains of amino acids. There are essential, semi-essential, and non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids have to be consumed in your food, because the body cannot produce them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Calculate how much protein you need per day with this simple tool:<\/span>
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    Animal vs. Plant-Based Protein <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    If your goal is muscle gain, it\u2019s important that <\/span>your protein intake is high enough<\/span>. This can be consumed as animal protein or plant-based protein.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Animal protein can be found in:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Meat and meat products\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Fish\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Milk and dairy products\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Plant-based protein can be found in:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Lentils\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Beans<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Tofu<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Pumpkin seeds\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Oats<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Seitan<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Almonds<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Tempeh<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Quinoa<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Chickpeas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        It\u2019s up to you which protein sources you prefer. You can completely meet your protein requirements on a <\/span>vegan diet<\/span>. <\/span>Plant-based protein<\/span> is good for your health and the environment. However, when you compare vegan protein sources to animal protein, plant-based protein sources have less of an anabolic effect (maintain or gain muscle). Why is this the case? Vegan foods are missing the complete spectrum of essential amino acids.<\/span>(1)<\/sup> That\u2019s why <\/span>medical professionals recommend<\/span> eating a balanced combination of vegan foods to meet dietary requirements (e.g. whole grains with legumes). <\/span><\/p>\n

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