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Pea Protein for Sports & Fitness

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  1. Pea Protein as a Nutritional Supplement 
  2. Pea Protein for Weight Control

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Cooked split peas contain about 8% protein, or 7 to 8 grams per ½ cup. Pea protein extracts are used in some protein powders, meal replacement powders, and high-protein bars. As with other protein supplements, there are three types of pea protein extracts: concentrates (about 60-70% protein), isolates (about 70-95% protein), and hydrolysates (about 90-95% protein).

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