Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein — How Your Body Treats Them Differently [ID0911]

Описание: Is plant protein really the same as animal protein once it’s inside your body? Protein labels may look similar, but biologically, your body treats these two sources very differently. From digestion speed and amino acid absorption to muscle building, hormones, and satiety, the source of your protein quietly changes how your body responds.

In this episode of History of Simple Things, we break down what actually happens after you eat plant-based protein versus animal-based protein—without diet culture hype or vegan-versus-meat arguments. Just biology, digestion, and how your body adapts to different protein sources over time.

Whether you’re curious about muscle growth, switching diets, or just want to understand what protein really does beyond the label, this video explains it in a clear, human way.

Timestamps
00:03 – Protein confusion and why source matters
01:09 – What protein really is and amino acids explained
01:41 – Complete vs incomplete proteins
02:24 – How digestion differs between plant and animal protein
03:32 – Absorption and bioavailability
04:32 – Muscle building and leucine signaling
05:27 – Protein’s role in hormones and enzymes
06:26 – Metabolic cost of digestion
07:09 – Which protein does your body prefer?

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Video edited by: Daniela C.