That being said, here at mindbodygreen, we believe high-quality animal protein still plays an important role in a healthy, balanced diet. Animal proteins provide highly bioavailable amino acids (like leucine, the most important amino acid for triggering muscle protein synthesis) plus nutrients like B12, iron, zinc, and omega-3s (critical for metabolism, energy, and cognitive health) that are harder to achieve adequate amounts of through plant protein alone. As a former vegan, I can attest to that.
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