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Steven Low · 07-01-2011, 11:39 AM

Well, whey is primarily derived from animal milks.

Soy is from plants.

Since we evolved as meat eaters I don't think it would be a stretch to say that we absorb and translate energy and other signalling more from animal type proteins better than plant protein.

I don't know the particular amino acid compositions of whey and soy respectively, but I do know that whey contains at least a significant percentage of BCAAs which has been shown to have favorable effects during exercise and metabolism in general

07-01-2011, 11:39 AM	#3
Steven Low Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,091	Well, whey is primarily derived from animal milks. Soy is from plants. Since we evolved as meat eaters I don't think it would be a stretch to say that we absorb and translate energy and other signalling more from animal type proteins better than plant protein. I don't know the particular amino acid compositions of whey and soy respectively, but I do know that whey contains at least a significant percentage of BCAAs which has been shown to have favorable effects during exercise and metabolism in general __________________ *Posts NOT* intended as professional medical, training or nutrition advice.** Site // Bodyweight Strength Training Article // Overcoming Gravity Bodyweight Book