Pea Protein
14 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
84 products in our catalogue print how much Pea Protein a serving holds.
Most common: 5 g to 10 g, 18% of 84 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 5 mg or less | 4 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 2 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 3 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 3 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 2 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 0 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 8 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 12 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 9 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 8 |
| 5 g to 10 g | 15 |
| 10 g to 25 g | 12 |
| 25 g to 50 g | 5 |
| over 50 g | 1 |
Dose per serving from research
20 study groups in 13 studies say how much Pea Protein participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 10 g to 25 g, 50% of 20 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 5 g to 10 g | 6 |
| 10 g to 25 g | 10 |
| 25 g to 50 g | 4 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Metabolism (5)
- Protein supplementation lowers blood pressure in overweight adults: effect of dietary proteins on blood pressure (PROPRES), a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 22357725
Replacing carbs with mixed-protein supplement (including pea) lowered office and daytime systolic BP in overweight adults (metabolic/CV risk benefit).
- Co-ingestion of NUTRALYS(®) pea protein and a high-carbohydrate beverage influences the glycaemic, insulinaemic, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) responses: preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33515092
Dose-dependent acute reductions in postprandial glucose with pea protein and increased insulin—meaningful glycemic/metabolic effect.
- An Artificial-Intelligence-Discovered Functional Ingredient, NRT_N0G5IJ, Derived from Pisum sativum, Decreases HbA1c in a Prediabetic Population
PubMed ID: 34068000
12-week pea-derived peptide produced a small but significant HbA1c reduction in prediabetes (clinically relevant metabolic improvement).
- An enriched, cereal-based bread affects appetite ratings and glycemic, insulinemic, and gastrointestinal hormone responses in healthy adults in a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25644342
Pea protein/fibre-enriched bread lowered postprandial glucose and insulin vs control — clinical metabolic improvement.
- Differential effects of proteins and carbohydrates on postprandial blood pressure-related responses
PubMed ID: 24893214
Acute study: pea protein produced favorable postprandial NO response and distinct BP/metabolic responses vs other proteins (mechanistic metabolic support).
Muscle growth (5)
- Efficacy of Pea Protein Supplementation in Combination with a Resistance Training Program on Muscle Performance in a Sedentary Adult Population: A Randomized, Comparator-Controlled, Parallel Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38999765
Well-powered RCT: pea protein with resistance training produced similar increases in strength and muscle mass as whey (strong direct evidence).
- Similar effects between animal-based and plant-based protein blend as complementary dietary protein on muscle adaptations to resistance training: findings from a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41059835
Soy+pea blend supported muscle and strength gains equal to whey in young men (supports plant-based efficacy).
- Effect of mixed protein supplementation on golf performance and muscle function: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 39166753
Mixed animal+pea supplement increased strength/power and functional outcomes vs placebo — functional evidence supporting muscle performance gains including from pea protein in a blend.
- Investigating the Digestibility, Bioavailability and Utilization of Protein Blends in Older Adults Using a Dual Stable Isotope Tracer Technique
PubMed ID: 41228401
Pea‑containing high‑quality blends produced similar MPS in older men as other blends in the tested protocol.
- The effects of whey, pea, and collagen protein supplementation beyond the recommended dietary allowance on integrated myofibrillar protein synthetic rates in older males: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38762187
Twice-daily pea isolate increased integrated myofibrillar protein synthesis in older men similar to whey — supports muscle anabolism.
Protein source (4)
- Hypocholesterolaemic effects of lupin protein and pea protein/fibre combinations in moderately hypercholesterolaemic individuals
PubMed ID: 22032303
Pea protein used in food bars produced clinically measurable cholesterol reductions when combined with soluble fibre — real‑world plant protein application.
- A sensory study on consumer valuation for plant-based meat alternatives: What is liked and disliked the most?
PubMed ID: 37254388
Consumer sensory study showed well‑formulated pea patties can be preferred and accepted — supports practical adoption of pea as plant protein.
- Efficacy of Pea Protein Supplementation in Combination with a Resistance Training Program on Muscle Performance in a Sedentary Adult Population: A Randomized, Comparator-Controlled, Parallel Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38999765
Large RCT demonstrating functional efficacy of pea protein as a plant-based alternative to whey in resistance training.
- Similar effects between animal-based and plant-based protein blend as complementary dietary protein on muscle adaptations to resistance training: findings from a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41059835
Soy+pea blend matched whey for muscle/strength gains, illustrating the viability of plant-based protein formulations.
Exercise recovery (4)
- Efficacy of Pea Protein Supplementation in Combination with a Resistance Training Program on Muscle Performance in a Sedentary Adult Population: A Randomized, Comparator-Controlled, Parallel Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38999765
RCT: pea protein + resistance training produced similar increases in strength and muscle mass as whey (functional recovery-related outcomes).
- Similar effects between animal-based and plant-based protein blend as complementary dietary protein on muscle adaptations to resistance training: findings from a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41059835
Soy+pea blend matched whey for muscle and strength gains during 12-week resistance training (supports recovery potential).
- Effect of mixed protein supplementation on golf performance and muscle function: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 39166753
Mixed animal+pea protein supplement improved strength and power metrics and handgrip/push‑up performance vs placebo.
- The effects of whey, pea, and collagen protein supplementation beyond the recommended dietary allowance on integrated myofibrillar protein synthetic rates in older males: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38762187
In older men, pea isolate (25 g twice daily) raised integrated MPS similarly to whey — supports recovery via increased muscle protein synthesis.
Blood sugar (4)
- Co-ingestion of NUTRALYS(®) pea protein and a high-carbohydrate beverage influences the glycaemic, insulinaemic, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) responses: preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33515092
Clear, dose-dependent acute reductions in postprandial glucose with 25–50 g pea protein and increased insulin (strong direct evidence).
- An enriched, cereal-based bread affects appetite ratings and glycemic, insulinemic, and gastrointestinal hormone responses in healthy adults in a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25644342
Pea protein/fibre-enriched bread lowered postprandial glucose and insulin AUCs — clear glycemic benefit.
- An Artificial-Intelligence-Discovered Functional Ingredient, NRT_N0G5IJ, Derived from Pisum sativum, Decreases HbA1c in a Prediabetic Population
PubMed ID: 34068000
12-week trial of a pea-derived peptide showed small but significant lowering of HbA1c in people with prediabetes (clinically relevant).
- A randomized controlled trial in healthy participants to compare the insulinogenic effects of whey protein and pea protein co-ingested with glucose
PubMed ID: 41615946
Direct evidence: 20 g pea protein with glucose reduced overall post-meal glucose AUC by ~37% and peak glucose by 0.7 mmol/L in healthy adults.
Heart health (3)
- Hypocholesterolaemic effects of lupin protein and pea protein/fibre combinations in moderately hypercholesterolaemic individuals
PubMed ID: 22032303
Pea protein combined with soluble fibre produced modest but significant reductions in total cholesterol — relevant to heart health.
- Protein supplementation lowers blood pressure in overweight adults: effect of dietary proteins on blood pressure (PROPRES), a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 22357725
Well-powered trial: mixed-protein supplement including pea reduced clinic and daytime systolic BP by ~4–5 mmHg (cardiovascular benefit).
- Differential effects of proteins and carbohydrates on postprandial blood pressure-related responses
PubMed ID: 24893214
Acute comparison: pea protein gave the largest rise in plasma NO(x) and lower postprandial BP vs some proteins (favorable vascular signaling).
Digestive support (3)
- Efficacy and safety of Gelsectan for diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: A randomised, crossover clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31662866
Multi-component device with pea protein normalized stool form and improved IBS‑D symptoms, but attribution to pea protein alone is uncertain.
- Clinical trial of home available, mixed diets versus a lactose-free, soy-protein formula for the dietary management of acute childhood diarrhea
PubMed ID: 2051273
Pea flour-containing diets supported faster recovery from acute diarrhea in children — practical evidence of tolerability/digestive utility in illness.
- Efficacy and Safety of Pea Protein and Xyloglucan Versus Simethicone in Functional Abdominal Bloating and Distension
PubMed ID: 37923826
Randomized trial: pea-protein + xyloglucan product relieved bloating/pain and reduced SIBO faster than simethicone (clinically meaningful GI benefit).
Healthy aging (3)
- Efficacy of Pea Protein Supplementation in Combination with a Resistance Training Program on Muscle Performance in a Sedentary Adult Population: A Randomized, Comparator-Controlled, Parallel Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38999765
Pea protein supported strength and lean mass gains in adults undergoing resistance training, relevant to preserving function with aging.
- The effects of whey, pea, and collagen protein supplementation beyond the recommended dietary allowance on integrated myofibrillar protein synthetic rates in older males: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38762187
In older men pea increased integrated MPS to levels comparable with whey — relevant to sarcopenia prevention.
- Investigating the Digestibility, Bioavailability and Utilization of Protein Blends in Older Adults Using a Dual Stable Isotope Tracer Technique
PubMed ID: 41228401
In older men, protein blends (some containing pea) produced similar amino acid availability and myofibrillar protein synthesis vs other high‑quality blends.
Hormone balance (3)
- Co-ingestion of NUTRALYS(®) pea protein and a high-carbohydrate beverage influences the glycaemic, insulinaemic, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) responses: preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33515092
Dose-dependent increases in insulin with pea protein co-ingestion alongside reduced glycaemia (clear insulinogenic effect).
- Differential effects of proteins and carbohydrates on postprandial blood pressure-related responses
PubMed ID: 24893214
Acute pea-protein meal produced distinct insulin/glucagon/GLP-1 responses vs other proteins (hormonal modulation).
- Rate of appearance of amino acids after a meal regulates insulin and glucagon secretion in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29982277
In T2D patients pea meals caused larger insulin and glucagon AUCs vs casein — clear endocrine effects on metabolic hormones.
Satiety (3)
- Different proteins and biopeptides differently affect satiety and anorexigenic/orexigenic hormones in healthy humans
PubMed ID: 18345020
Pea protein hydrolysate increased subjective satiety/fullness in healthy volunteers (though intake did not change).
- An enriched, cereal-based bread affects appetite ratings and glycemic, insulinemic, and gastrointestinal hormone responses in healthy adults in a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25644342
Pea-enriched cereal bread increased satiety AUC and lowered prospective consumption vs control.
- Effect of different protein sources on satiation and short-term satiety when consumed as a starter
PubMed ID: 22196620
20 g pea protein preload increased combined satiety score and reduced subsequent ad libitum intake acutely.
Energy & Fatigue (3)
- A randomized controlled trial in healthy participants to compare the insulinogenic effects of whey protein and pea protein co-ingested with glucose
PubMed ID: 41615946
Marked reduction in postprandial glucose excursions implies likely smoother blood sugar/energy post-meal, though energy/subjective measures were not reported.
- Co-ingestion of NUTRALYS(®) pea protein and a high-carbohydrate beverage influences the glycaemic, insulinaemic, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) responses: preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33515092
Pea protein reduced postprandial glucose excursions (smaller spikes), which can contribute to steadier energy availability after a meal.
- An enriched, cereal-based bread affects appetite ratings and glycemic, insulinemic, and gastrointestinal hormone responses in healthy adults in a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25644342
Enriched bread lowered postprandial glucose and insulin — consistent with steadier energy release.
Allergy relief (2)
- Efficacy and safety of Gelsectan for diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: A randomised, crossover clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31662866
Multi-component IBS-D product containing pea protein had good tolerability and no related adverse events reported in trial participants.
- Efficacy and Safety of Pea Protein and Xyloglucan Versus Simethicone in Functional Abdominal Bloating and Distension
PubMed ID: 37923826
Pea-protein + xyloglucan product was well tolerated in randomized trial with symptomatic improvements (supports acceptable tolerability).
Weight management (2)
- An enriched, cereal-based bread affects appetite ratings and glycemic, insulinemic, and gastrointestinal hormone responses in healthy adults in a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25644342
Protein- and fibre-enriched pea-containing bread increased satiety and reduced prospective consumption vs control — supports weight management.
- Effect of different protein sources on satiation and short-term satiety when consumed as a starter
PubMed ID: 22196620
20 g pea protein preload reduced short-term ad libitum energy intake and increased satiety — strong acute support for weight control.
Cholesterol (1)
- Hypocholesterolaemic effects of lupin protein and pea protein/fibre combinations in moderately hypercholesterolaemic individuals
PubMed ID: 22032303
Randomized trial showed pea protein combined with soluble fibre reduced total cholesterol by ~4–6% (direct evidence).
Similar by evidence
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Products with Pea Protein
Search all234 products whose verified label declares Pea Protein — not every bottle that mentions it in a title.
Being studied right now
Recruiting clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. A trial in progress has no result yet — this is what the field is asking, not what it found.