Source record
Dietary protein and amino acids in vegetarian diets: a review
François Mariotti, Christopher Gardner (2019). Nutrients.
Key findings
- Protein intake in vegetarian and vegan populations typically meets or exceeds requirements when energy intake is adequate; amino acid 'incompleteness' is not a practical concern for varied diets.
Record
- Source type
- Peer Reviewed Study
- Study type
- Review
- Topics
- Nutrients to watch
- Geography
- Multiple countries
- Funding & conflicts
- Not recorded.
- Source quality
- Moderate evidence
Limitations
- Older adults and athletes with higher needs may need to plan intake more deliberately.
Claims this source supports
HealthModerate evidence
Vegans who eat enough food and a varied diet generally meet protein requirements; combining specific foods at each meal is not necessary.
Yes for most people. Beans, lentils, tofu, grains and nuts add up. Athletes and older adults should plan a little more deliberately.