There are many vegan friendly powders, buy Soy is the most popular of plant based proteins, and it contains all the essential amino acids required.

It’s been suggested in the past that Soy protein contains antioxidants, but there also  some concerns that some of its properties could lead to both unwanted decreases in testosterone, and increases estrogen. Menopausal women have been advised to up their soy protein intake to regulate hormone changes, so it definitely has an effect.

In around 100g of Soy protein, you’ll find about 90g of protein, 3g of carb, but but 321 calories along with 2g of fibre.

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