The Protein Combining Myth

[@darialover87]

I'm so pissed. This protein combining thing was taught in my nutrition class in college about 5 years ago. Can I get a refund for all my debt? -.-

[@aegisfate117]

Turns out college and university is only for spending money to get a piece of paper that says you spent a certain amount of money. You can learn anything and everything on the internet. But you can't get a degree by just *learning*, you gotta pay the toll.

[@jamesbutler1949]

I did read somewhere on line that a student was suing their University for incomplete education/facts or something which they believed damaged their career prospects. Some of the most stupid people I have ever known have gone to University. I used to watch students cross a busy road outside their University............ my God, if their Graduation Certificate was on the other side 30% would never make it across alive.

[@iskate248]

Your nutrition class was correct. You should be asking Dr. Greger for 4 minutes and 18 seconds of your life back.

[@halasimov1362]

Joel Munson Ok so where is the data to show this??? Derp

[@iskate248]

@@halasimov1362 Let me just make sure of what I'm collecting data on. You are trying to tell me that you could eat any one single plant for the rest of your life and get all your protein needs?

[@vegetablepolice]

I needed 900 grams of protein to wiggle my fingers enough to type this. Tired now, gonna go refuel.

[@weirdunclebob]

+Vegetable Police: Potato sandwich? ;)

[@williamclark5647]

+Weirduncle Bob ⱱ You have to constantly eat meat to be able to breathe, potatoes are just a waste of space in your belly where bacon could be.

[@weirdunclebob]

Chef Chefington: Flannelette, plectrum, spangle.

[@carbrock.2854]

Lean times for King Kong, I see.

[@MrMasterDebate]

Vegetable Police you brave soul

[@jolienjolienz4493]

please never stop making these videos

[@RedPillVegan]

JolienJolien Z check out the series for lowCarb diet Guru misinformation #WorstOfTheFoodIndustry

[@iskate248]

He states very old studies and jumps to hasty conclusions. If he keeps making videos, I hope he puts more effort into them.

[@halasimov1362]

JolienJolien Z If anybody can live forever it will be this man!

[@user-bh1oy8kj5q]

@@iskate248 You are correct

[@user-bh1oy8kj5q]

@@halasimov1362 In it for the money

[@ytmndc]

Wow... I've been believing and passing this myth along to others, for years! I'll stop that now. Thanks.

[@JoeyRMarek]

If only more people had your outlook on life. "O I had that wrong, well now I know!" Nope, it's usually "O I had that wrong, I DONT CARE ABOUT FACTS I KNOW WHATS BEST!" Good on you. Good on you.

[@user-bh1oy8kj5q]

Be careful. Take a look here www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/vegan-baby-malnourished-diet-australia-nsw-unvaccinated-bone-disease-rickets-a9074081.html

[@aufkeinsten7883]

@@user-bh1oy8kj5q What's your point here exactly? There is no mention of protein in this article. There is a whole host of food societies across the globe that approve of a vegan diet, even in infancy or pregnancy. Would you rather believe a body of scientific evidence or a 4 paragraphs news article that is preying on your fear to make some money? Unbelievable..

[@MrCool144]

Nice try feds.

[@FamilyFizz]

Great stuff doc! Looking forward to meeting you on Thursday in London! 😉

[@CentraalStationK]

My "food components and health" course at uni still taught me that the essential amino acid least present in a food is the limiting amino acids so we need food combining. The professor even is a vegetarian. What's wrong with this world...

[@MrMasterDebate]

cut out the MIDDLE MOO 😂😂😂 I love this man .

[@megavegan5791]

Not to mention the myth that animal protein is more 'bioavailable' than plant protein.

[@Tehstool]

I think that's actually true. It has to do with the the fiber content. Not a problem though since fiber is more important than a few grams of protein.

[@megavegan5791]

+Titan Coral -- I know, right? If you search 'protein bioavailability', most of what you get are bodybuilding and paleo/keto links.

[@CujoBD.]

You're right actually. However it only amlunts to a 10% increase in rdas vs a meat eating diet. Exampe 45 to 50 grams.

[@JogoShugh]

I thought I heard him say requirement is twice as high? I probably get between 80 and 110 grams of protein on average, judging from a week of using Cronometer. I don't think that is twice though.

[@KingElrosTarMinyatur]

MegaVegan You actually do need to eat slightly more protein on a plant diet. Reason is the high fiber causes some protein to pass without absorption. This is from memory so check my answer online.

[@anithen]

People are always throwing the not all proteins are equal argument, now I have some real fire power throw back.

[@100kby35]

+Luke R. To be fair, vegan protein can feed cancer as well. The main amino acid that is believed to cause cancer and reduce lifespan is methionine, and you can easily buy methionine supplements that are vegan, and these may be harmful.

[@aegisfate117]

Good thing vegan food is low in Methionine (except hemp seeds)! All meat has high levels of methionine.

[@AlexSwan]

But but but where do you get your protein from???

[@ubaidshah1910]

Broteen*

[@VeganO_MexicanO]

Air! 😅

[@GsBBoyDan]

+The Vegan Swan Bitch, peas.

[@1983SMOGGY]

+The Vegan Swan spirulina?

[@jowoo7237]

+The Vegan Swan Hemp! Lentils!

[@ankurmittal2020]

"But you look skinny"....told me my 150kg friend lols

[@jeanpietrini]

Bean Bean at least you can tell them thank you. :)

[@kid1997]

Please do a video where you talk about bodybuilding in special. I would love to hear what you have to say on the bioavailability of plant protein compared to animal protein and how much of it we can absorb.

[@brooksbutler5581]

+Radu Popescu He has videos on this.

[@JustOneAsbesto]

+Horse Weiners I just wanted to congratulate you on your name.

[@GsBBoyDan]

+Radu Popescu Jon venus just did a video about this.

[@Scottie-DOES-know]

3% difference in bio-availability

[@goku445]

If you do sport, you just...eat MORE. you'll get your proteins.

[@ida327]

I really needed this to shut ignorant people up! Thank you!

[@lindamcneil711]

While you don’t need to combine your proteins in your meal, but you do need to make sure you are getting a variety of amino acids at sometime for your body to consume them. If you are deficit from eating them, your body can’t store and allocate them.

[@whitneyyoung6886]

Right! If you only ever ate chickpeas as your source of protein (and never anything else with protein at all), you could meet your daily protein requirement, but still be deficient. Obviously that'd be a real challenge to do, but it's important to understand that it's not 100% "a myth." en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_combining You could also just eat more chickpeas (exceed the base amount of protein you need) to meet the amino acid needs.

[@bradmitch1217]

This is something that I always think about. People ALWAYS talk about protein and "where you gonna get your protein?". That is the least of a veg eaters worries! When people ask that question it proves their ignorance.

[@melovescoffee]

One of the most helpful videos ever. Sometimes i just don't know where to look anymore for the facts. I grab a bit of this if it sounds sensible, take a tip from there. Dr. McDougall makes a lot of sense overall. The food is right up my alley. I never take advice from any of the smoothy guzzling healthfreaks. Won't even watch any of them. I'm rather traditional and i always homecook everything. Nothing wrong with it if you want to do and be like that, but it's not for me. I like regular dinners with some starch and some veggies, some salad from the garden, drink some juice, bake some flatbreads for a little chilli dip, cook something nice from forks over knives on the weekend, Nothing fancy. I just need to know what i can eat and what to avoid. I really like rice and beans tossed into a bit of stirfry though, yummy. I think just eating varied and fresh, ditching the meat, eggs and dairy is mostly in the right direction. Most cooking programs give me an instant heartburn just looking at the amounts of fat, cream, meat, eggs and sugar. I probably don't get it all right, but mostly! Thanks so much, Dr. Greger! This is health education at it's finest. Just like most of us, i was going in the wrong direction thinking i was eating right.

[@nedc.8995]

+melovescoffee except u drink coffee.

[@melovescoffee]

+Ned C. You found something! *grins and claps like an airheaded gameshow host*.

[@Lijo1988]

Hello Dr. Greger! I have a question for you, it would be amazing if you could answer it :) I was about one year vegetarian (I would say 90% vegan) before I went fully vegan, 6 years ago. Within my "vegetarian" year I got herpes simplex for the first time ever and got it about once or twice a year since then. A few weeks ago after another serious outbreak I started reading about what I can do about it (my mum is a health practicioner and tried to help me with it but then again.. an outbreak happened :/ Also just to be clear about that: I am serious about my healthy vegan plant based diet and I do sports 5 times a week.) and I read that taking a L-Lysine supplement combined with Zinc really helps against Herpes outbreaks. Right now I am trying it out and I am hoping that it will help stop the outbreaks. Do you know about any of this? I read that herpes feeds of Arginin and Lysine on the other hand stops the herpes virus from growing... Thank you so much for all your effort and your amazing videos!!

[@DrLeoVenas]

awesome video, funny coincidence that my brother (Jon Venus) uploaded a video yesterday where we talked about almost the exact same topic :D

[@DrLeoVenas]

***** haha thanks! :D

[@williamd946]

Isn't lysine typically hard to get enough of if you don't eat beans? So, then, minus beans, it seems fairly easy to design a diet that is deficient. I mean, if you eat less lysine than is needed every day, the "pools" of amino acids that the body has access to is going to be deficient in lysine. Isn't this true? ... assuming the RDAs are correct, that is.

[@aegisfate117]

Hey William look up Spirulina. It's a seaweed that has lysine, plus every other amino acid. There's more than just beans for lysine, you just gotta look. :-)

[@aegisfate117]

veganhealth.org/articles/protein

[@allanpennington]

I was invalided out of the army after 16 years service. I am now nearly 63 and am considering a WFPB diet however am concerned about protein intake and muscle waste. I was 134kg and 48% body fat three years ago now down to 108kg and 35% body fat. I have been as low as 102kg and 30% BF, but have gone up and down twice in that timeframe to around 116kg. At my fittest in the army at age 34 I was 95kg and less than 15% BF. I have lost weight with a combination of walking, reducing calorie intake and increasing plant based foods whilst still eating meat, dairy and eggs. I am really confused by the conflicting information available and whether as a senior I would get adequate protein from a plant based diet and what “adequate" really is. For example this study questions the ability of a vegan diet to provide sufficient protein for the elderly. Perspective: Vegan Diets for Older Adults? A Perspective On the Potential Impact On Muscle Mass and Strength. Jacintha Domić, corresponding author Pol Grootswagers, Luc J C van Loon, and Lisette C P G M de Groot This study proposes that a vegan diet increases the risk of an inadequate protein intake at an older age and that current strategies to improve the anabolic properties of plant-based foods are not feasible for many older adults. The authors state "this is the first article that provides an evidence-based perspective regarding the potential impact of a vegan diet on muscle mass and strength in older adults. The current perspective is highly relevant considering the envisaged shifts towards sustainable dietary guidelines." Study published on ScienceDirect by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Society for Nutrition Any advice for me or comment on this study would be welcome.

[@q..q2291]

#CutOutTheMiddleMoo

[@williamd946]

Isn't lysine typically hard to get enough of if you don't eat beans? So, then, minus beans, it seems fairly easy to design a diet that is deficient. I mean, if you eat less lysine than is needed every day, the "pools" of amino acids that the body has access to is going to be deficient in lysine. Isn't this true? If the RDAs are correct that is?

[@whitneyyoung6886]

That's how I understand it, too. I'm open to someone pointing out that it's wrong.

[@clownpocket]

How much do you squat, bench and deadlift?

[@albertarwen4042]

It's crazy because the "protein combining myth" is still being passed around today. Over the summer I got certified as an aerobics trainer, and in the handbook it stated about combining proteins to get enough amino acids. Can't believe this was already debunked and I didn't even know it!

[@monflanigan1900]

but you simply trust this youtube guy's opinion? Where's the evidence?

[@botzer8817]

@@monflanigan1900 The sources are all available on the website! Also, recently a study showed that 24g of rice protein powder (low PDCAAS) is as effective as 24g of whey for muscle growth!

[@Tornadospeed10]

@@botzer8817yea well that’s just not true. Random studies don’t just mean something is true.

[@sam11443]

Isn't the idea behind incomplete proteins the ratio of certain amino acids to others or even absence of some amino acids? (like essentials vs non-essential) So saying they are incomplete may technically be wrong, but if you take incomplete to mean not optimal human use or not containing all of our essential and semi-essential amino acids, would that also be a myth, or does that interpretation actually have some validity? It could very well be the case that proteins from meat are more optimized for say muscle growth, because it's already a muscle, whereas plant-bodies are very different from our bodies in terms of structure. I haven't looked into the research on this, but if anyone who has cares to comment on this, I would be very interested to know if what I just said holds any truth.

[@whitneyyoung6886]

Yes and no. I think this video is out to refute the "myth" by claiming there's no validity to it. Really, it'd be a HUGE challenge to eat vegan and only eat one source of protein. If you did, you could become deficient. See here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_combining Only ever eating chickpeas and nothing else with protein at all would be a challenge, though. And you could also just eat more chickpeas (exceed the base amount of protein you need) to meet the amino acid needs. As for your examples of muscle gains… I think that's heading in the wrong direction. It's quite easy to get all the amino acids you need from plants. That's why people want to consider it a "myth". So getting the right ratio of amino acids in your protein needed for muscle growth isn't too hard.

[@hnavarro9504]

I really like this videos. Has the topic of protein absorption been covered yet? I keep hearing about how the plant protein is not absorbed by human body constantly.

[@wellthi]

his vid called "Do Vegetarians Get Enough Protein?" show that vegan get the same amount of prot than anybody else so no absorption problem

[@Sowiso4]

Thank you so much, that is such a great information for me .... I´ve spent hours of searching for "good" combinations from vegan sources.

[@vlncurlyfri]

What foods should you eat to cure nocturia/frequent urination? I want to eat plant-based and am under the impression that amino acids can heal the bladder/these problems. I remember drinking bone broth with plenty of gelatin and was able to sleep without waking up at all that night. I haven't been able to do that for years.

[@thebudkellyfiles]

Dr. Greger is the Maestro of Munchies. Very authoritative, very evidence-based, very funny too.

[@dugfriendly]

I'm sharing this with everybody at work who asks "the question"!!!

[@2008hellhammere2008]

could you please put the references if your video in the description box?

[@gripper32001]

I would like to hear some thoughts on Hemp protein powder.

[@alisonc4669]

This is as entertaining as it is educational! I love your sense of humour!

[@veg]

hopefully everyone got it now ^^

[@woden5132]

Where'dya get ya proteins frum tho?

[@pamelam4]

I'm taking an A&P class at my university and they teach that the only "complete" proteins are animal products. This is at Temple University in Philadelphia - it's frustrating that this is still being taught in school.

[@q..q2291]

+pamelam4 Even worse, physicians believe this stuff too. My physician told me I was going to get protein deficient on a vegan diet, because only animal products are complete sources of protein...

[@akuma2892]

Fantastic upload.

[@albertneville8918]

Quick question: "No need to combine complementary proteins" Ignoring the essential/non essential side of the euqation, let's agree there are 20 amino acids and we need all 20 (we'll get the ones our body produces naturally and find the others in food). If we need all 20 amino acids and a particular plant source only has, say 14 of those 20... ...do we not HAVE to go to another sources to get the missing ones?

[@albertneville8918]

+5586703 OK. I will reword it so that it makes sense to you. If we need all 20 amino acids and a particular plant source only has, say 14 of the 20,.....and is missing one or more essential amino acids ...do we not HAVE to go to other sources to get the missing ones?

[@Sedna7]

+Albert Neville Watch the video again. Our body keeps pools of different amino acids "around". Plus our body "recycles" amino acids.

[@albertneville8918]

Sedna I remember that part - but what if you never got those essential amino acids to start with? Imagine the hypothetical case where you just eat one plant source which is missing 2 or 3 essential amino acids?

[@albertneville8918]

5586703 why?

[@manyasospapa]

+Albert Neville Essential aminoacids are like 9 or 10. Those are the only AA you HAVE to include in your diet in order to survive.

[@Redhawk24]

As a botanist and soil scientist, I love the relationship between our earth and food.

[@jeremyleonbarlow]

It's still okay to eat beans & rice together because they taste great together though, I mean especially with a little salsa & maybe some guacamole.

[@mateuszw.3490]

tell that to the average mindless gym entusiast

[@1ComplexAnalysis]

+gandalf abolt Or to the UnnaturalVermin...B-b-b-but where do u get ur lysine tho?

[@sentinusdeus]

+gandalf abolt Well, there is plenty of research that will show you that a higher protein intake will allow you to grow you muscles quicker (combined with weight training) and that it will spare your muscle when you are losing weight. Dr. Greger will agree to this. I think he even confirmed that in a previous video quite a while back. That is not what this video is about though. This video is about a minimum protein ammount that will prevent you from developing a protein deficiency, which is almost impossible (which this video confirms). This video is not about building extra muscle. Oh and by the way, strength at old age is linked to longevity and quality of life as well, so... maybe join those gym enthusiast and eat some beans! ;) Edit: you can confirm this with every single vegan strength athlete or bodybuilder.

[@laurenashley31]

+1ComplexAnalysis are you referring to UnnaturalVegan? If so I was thinking the same thing....specifically about the lysine part

[@BedCrunch]

@@sentinusdeus Your body will not necessarily build muscle from extra protein intake. In fact, it will most likely discard it in the form of urea. Dr. Greger most certainly has a video on that, too. Overdosing on protein has potential consequences for health and might damage your kidneys.

[@stimacsays]

And yet, I am asked nearly every day "But where do you get your Protein?"Thank you Dr. Greger for addressing this, again.

[@McGeeRF]

So pretty much, you just don't have to eat beans and rice together in a single meal as long as you are actively eating both of them in a total diet. I still like to combine beans and rice or Split peas and Lentils. Tastes good, and offers good texture feed back. Aaaaand it happens to carry the added bonus of being more complete. Even If it's not necessary.

[@Cjeska]

+McGeeRF The way I understood it was that you can just stick with one of them if you want to. If the "protein combining" is in fact a myth, than why would you still have to eat both, even within a larger time frame?

[@McGeeRF]

+Michael Haimerl The point in the video is, protein combining in a "single meal" is not necessary. As long as the totality of the reminder of the diet has the other amino acids. Be that as it may, my point is I happen to like the combinations I've created so I just continue to go with them. More of an "added bonus" to being complete, than a necessity.

[@avinash2907]

@@Cjeska That's what I understood.

[@angeleyes202084]

I love this yay..but where can I get my B vitamins from? U know B12 ,B6 and so on. I'm taking a pill for it right now but would love to know if there is a more natural way to get them. ^_^'

[@Mylada]

What about kvasiorkor?

[@dianahassmannova1350]

This is SO helpful!! THANK YOU!! I've been waiting for a video like this one for YEARS!

[@johnny_eth]

Hey, I still like my rice and beans ! Or pasta with peas !

[@goku445]

true!

[@-johnny-deep-]

Me too. Combing complementary proteins in one meal may not be stricktly *necessary* for good health, but it sure can't hurt, and it can make the meals more varied and appealing! Thus, I will still do it for those reasons alone.

[@Kinderlieder-Kindergeschichte]

what about vegan bodybuilders, should they take in twice/three times the daily recommendation or more?

[@Cin9999]

to put it in science - in metric system : you NEVER need more than 2grams of protein per kilogram of lean bodymass (fat does not need protein) so: 80kg male = 160g protein max

[@q..q2291]

1.8 g of protein per kg is the maximum amount that has beneficial effects for bodybuilding. Any excess protein you eat will be broken down into energy and you're left with urea which has to be excreted by the kidneys. Furthermore, excess protein intake results in increased urinary calcium excretion... So you're just making your kidneys work harder and losing calcium for no good reason.

[@shane250]

@@Cin9999 If you weigh 80Kg, your lean body mass is 50Kg at best (you do have a skeleton and internal organs as well...I hope). The most recent studies actually show you only need 1.4g/Kg, Which means around 70g/day. Those are the recommended dosages for ATHLETES. A person that "only" trains 3-4 times/week should consume around 1.2g/Kg.

[@Cin9999]

Shane Shahar Mckyton Lean bodymass refers to everything but fat tissue you pleb ...L to google

[@rodibremo]

Finally clear, thank you for your wonderful work.

[@redjumping]

This was beautiful. Thank you...

[@sbdyson]

Wow I had no idea! This one caught me totally by surprise. Thanks so much! Now I have new things to say to people who say being vegetarian is dangerous.

[@XxCarlijn93]

Thank you! For destroying that myth

[@rubiconrc]

Once again Dr G, you have done it again... Illuminating the way with wit and wisdom. You inspire so many TY TY TY

[@Soul_Younes]

1:45 I never imagined I'd hear passive aggressive Dr. Greger. This is a gem!

[@ryanclark4336]

"the middle moo".... love it!

[@monaplo]

Dr. Greger please could you do a video about amenorrea? and how to reverse it?

[@Tarrynn]

I have a family member who really wants to build muscle and follows body builders, and tries to eat like them. I'm vegan and trying to show them that they really don't need animal protein. These body builders talk about how animal protein is more easily absorbed into the body than plant protein. I'm trying to find some evidence of this. Does anyone know if this is true or have any resources on this in particular?

[@VeganAnimal]

The absorption advantage of meat protein is based on a 'complete' amino acid profile. This vid. shows us why this is a myth. The only thing that makes bodybuilders much bigger are steroids.

[@shiningstar5792]

Those body builders take all kinds of drugs that cost loads of money. Everything is different when you are on these drugs, you train differently and you can eat, like, 5000 calories and still be lean because you have so much muscle from the steroids. They bang on about all the training they do and all the food they eat and accredit their muscles to their diet and training, but it's bullshit. If your friend wants to be like them, then the only way they can do it is to take steroids and other drugs like fat burners and insulin, it's all down to the drugs.

[@ZeBeFruity]

Once and for all, straight out of an MD's mouth. Thank you.

[@parnianx]

Oh wow. I have been vegan for a year and I didn't know up until now that the protein combining was a myth. So many misinformed vegan advocates out there that don't even give the right advice. Thank you dr Greger!!!!!

[@zentex99]

Super good work Dr. G. This was so helpful. Your work rocks!!

[@69ER509]

I'm so glad you made this video. I needed to hear it from a reliable source.

[@1PaulG1]

Protein from plants vs protein from rotting animal flesh?... I'll take the plants thanks ;)

[@MrSuperbluesky]

But I'm told repeatedly that dead animal muscle meat is high quality protein

[@1PaulG1]

+Doug bananaboy I think you will find plant protein doesn't come with all the baggage i.e. Cholesterol, saturated fat, zero fibre and the not to mention the connection to cancers from animal protein (IGF-1) And we haven't even mention planet or the animals.. Also we need only a small amount of protein in fact I think it's as little as 13% of food consumed daily..

[@genehendrix1847]

+Paul Ⓥ Gregory 13% of food consumed daily is actually quite a lot if you are vegan..

[@1PaulG1]

Doug bananaboy Hahaha... Sorry I missed the sarcasm

[@1PaulG1]

Gene Hendrix Good point ;)

[@tallinndrums]

Hi, I'm trying to construct/understand, fully, the argument to refute/debunk the food combining myth. Directly and with scientific sources. However, many materials, even the video above, use slightly roundabout ways to present the case, and oftern do not directly address it. I have a friend who recently did a training where they were specifically taught this theory and her being straight out of training, my unresearched arguments are weaker. "This is not true" is not an argument, that is a claim. An argument would contain proof and sources. The video above, which I found whilst searching for material, both scientific and popular, does not present the full argument. The articles flashed on the screen look scientific but the titles do not direclty address the quesion (I will nevertheless try and look them up, to see, if their bodies do). It can be seen as using roundabout pointers. In myth debunking this leaves too much room for potential other fallacies. So can someone help me with either constructing the argument or at least point out scientific evidence to counter the claims of food combining? I'm confortable with dwelling into scientific papers, but one needs to dive in from the right end of the pool, with right keywords to avoid wasting time. And by looking at both sides, independently of what one believes or wants to believe. I might end up with the construction of convincing opposite arguments as well. Whatever the data.

[@FVBmovies]

Dr.MD Greger reads a lot of scientific literature and takes what he needs from them. If your concerns are truly sincere, write him directly with specific questions or go to his website (nutritionfacts.org) and ask approved health professionals who moderate the site. Research takes time and you'll waste it regardless, so stop worrying.

[@goku445]

Did you check the sources he cited on his website?

[@swantonic5574]

Sources cited: nutritionfacts.org/video/the-protein-combining-myth/ (Scroll down on website for sources)

[@ElectricityTaster]

But pea protein makes rice protein taste better. The hemp just tickles my hippy fancy. Is a mix of plant-extracted protein powders unhealthy or just not necessary?

[@g0pi3]

A million thanks. This video along with many others of yours have been life changing. I have my energy back. Thank you again.

[@thaik56]

Even as a vegan I thought we had to combine plant food to get complete protein, I really need to do my research.

[@jonahbert111]

Sun, cholesterol and a series of skin interactions that can be easily interrupted by washing / water / sun-blocker provides vitamin D to the body. Let's hear it for cholesterol, which if we have too little actually shortens our lives or even kills us. Our body actually produces a lot of cholesterol, unlike vitamin C (which almost every other creature out there does make). We can survive without much vitamin C, but apparently we cannot survive without cholesterol. Perhaps we can fix the gene that is supposed to make vitamin C, but I have not heard anyone propose that.

[@smac3691]

Can you do a video on strength resistance training with weights. This video suggests that protein isn't as necessary for that as well.

[@EarthlingCarl]

This will be prove very useful in educating people, thank you sir!

[@juicylovescouture31]

Turns out our bodies are not stupid after all! Hahaha I loved this and really needed to hear it as I have been thinking about this latelty, thanks so much doctor! Your videos are amazing#!

[@joecurran2811]

This is a great video. I just have one question. What about protein from eggs?

[@Char-ho1rs]

You are my rockstar Dr Gregor 🌱❤️🌱⭐️

[@firstnamelastname-li1cc]

In the video, a chart from a study says "myth: plant proteins are incomplete (ie lack specific amino acids)". If you go to the study, you can see that the video CUT OFF THE SECOND HALF OF THE CHART. The second half says: "reality: Usual dietary combinations of proteins are complete; specific food proteins may be low in specific amino acids". In other words, specific protein sources ARE amino deficient, but that doesn't matter because of PROTEIN COMBINING. Therefore contradicting the thesis of the video.

[@stevethebeve]

I think this is my favorite video ever made

[@firangele8094]

Great as always! 🙏🏻🌱❤️

[@monflanigan1900]

I'm studying nutrition at university right now and it is stated in the literature that we only get some essential proteins from certain plants, and different proteins from others. For example, Ile and Lys from legumes, (but not in grains) Met and Trp from grains (but not from legumes) and therefore combining the two ensures you get both sets. If I am to believe this contrary view I'll need more than some dude's voice on a video. Where are the recent peer-reviewed studies to back up your claims??

[@medardoanibal]

Read the papers shown in the video

[@lettuceadventure2234]

YES! I'm going to share this around.

[@jobiquirobi123]

The best video on " the incomplete protein" myth ever done

[@Rauzwaiz]

I always scream & facepalm internally when ppl ask me "Oh, but where do u get ur protein/calcium?" Thank u for making this video u good sir.

[@Marjolein_C]

"Turns out the body is not stupid" :D haha

[@Diplodocuses]

I knew about the fact that it is not necessary to combine food at each meal. But still i'm confused about something, according to the video i don't need to worry about combining my food like... AT ALL? Like let's say that for a week, i don't feel like eating any whole grain food... It's okay to just eat lentils, beans, vegetables without worrying about that 'combine whole grain and beans' argument? Hope i'm clear enough, i'm not english native, it is not even my second language.

[@FVBmovies]

I'd argue that whole grain foods are an essential cornerstone of well balanced diet, regardless of diet choices (vegan, veg, omni, pesk, etc). Of course you can for a week and more. Protein-wise you won't miss out if just eat lentils, beans and veggies. However, you will miss-out on their health benefits and overall nutritional value. Human species have used them for thousands of years exactly for their value.

[@balderdashery1]

Great video! Sums up in less than 5 minutes the whole protein issue. Thank you!

[@hibye8405]

this is music to my ears.. marry me dr. greger 🐓🐄🌍🌾❤️

[@kickitlikekirra]

A great and necessary video. Thanks, Dr. Greger!!!

[@MyOwnGirl]

I love this video. Thank you Dr. Greger.

[@Mylada]

What about if you are looking for optimal muscle growth?

[@museofthepoets]

Eat MORE plants, get more protein.

[@Mylada]

museofthepoets Yah... But I just thought if there are amino acids that you need in bigger quantities for muscle growth.

[@jadecleveland865]

+museofthepoets Don't think that's really necessary. A regular plant based diet will be just fine for muscle growth.

[@yvonnelohby]

BEANS

[@Mylada]

Jade Cleveland That's what I think too, but it would be nice to find some scientific research for that.

[@TheWipal]

Jesus, i was in nutrition class and hearing my teacher telling all the jokes i mean jocks about protein combining just made me wanna flip a table, i have many regrets

[@-Cold-World]

Breaking down the real facts! Keep up the good work!

[@LuigiBros88]

These vids make me good feeling.

[@BeastlyCold]

Thank you so much for your videos.

[@MannyBananny]

Dr. Greyer you're a star

[@broccool2300]

My dad used to tell me that beans were not a complete protein and that adding rice it was complete. I love the combo so that is the way I always eat it. Even though that may not have been the truth, I can't see eating beans without rice because it is so good.

[@manyasospapa]

+elephant cereals and grains, a bad combination. I recommend Dr.-Herbert-Shelton book, at least the food combining table.

[@broccool2300]

manyasospapa I don't buy into those theories about mixing food. At any rate beans are not a grain.

[@adamscott]

Very good exposition, i was only recently looking into 'complete' vegan proteins.

[@User28rt]

Great video, always at it with the FACTS. I love it.

[@laminater720]

Don't know beans! XD dying right now.

[@dotheyfloat9961]

But they do studies all the time depleting certain things like serotonin in the brain through using high levels of BCAA's... how does that work?

[@JazzyJadaXXX]

I'm a vegan body builder and I'm growing like crazy......plant power for those gainzzzz

[@dridi5964]

Are u sure from protein only 😉

[@VeganO_MexicanO]

Thanks for sharing scientific knowledge!

[@sebastienroux1790]

If plant proteins are complete then why do my muscles take longer to recover then? Wait a minute... so if the body has an amino acid pool... the pool needs to be filled doesn't it? With essential amino acids which the body can not produce on its own. So yeah at some point you will need to eat to complete the incomplete protein...

[@m9frank]

Great info with a little humor added. I love it.

[@robertrowan9893]

I'll take the message on board, but having a mixture of soaked/fermented nuts, seeds and grains makes for an exponentially more satisfying meal. Beans on toast alone is an invitation into how to actively embrace the softness of the beans in question, contrasted against the lightly charred crispness of the bread's exterior. Done well, if it's good enough for Delia Smith, it's surely good enough for me.

[@isabellee134]

中文（繁體） time 1：14 . The translation is wrong. (average about twice the average daily requirement for protein. 應該是：平均攝取到的蛋白質的量，是身體需求的兩倍。因為在另一篇 Do vegetarians get enough protein 提到 ：The average requirement is 42 grams of protein a day. Non-vegetarians get way more than they need, and so does everyone else. On average, vegetarians and vegans get 70% more protein than they need every day。)