Unexpectedly, Algae Can Be A Source Of Protein That Is Both Ecologically Benign And Meat Substitute
Unexpectedly, Algae Can Be A Source Of Protein That Is Both Ecologically Benign And Meat Substitute As more people hunt for plant-based source of protein instead of meat, recent studies have discovered an unexpectedly eco-friendly one: algae. The University of Exeter study is the first of its type to show that eating two of the most widely accessible algae species is high in protein, supporting muscle remodelling in young, healthy people. It was published in The Journal of Nutrition. According to their research, algae might offer an intriguing and long-term substitute for animal-derived protein in terms of helping people maintain and gain muscle. According to University of Exeter researcher Ino Van Der Heijden, “Our work has shown algae could become part of a secure and sustainable food future.” Growing numbers of individuals are attempting to reduce their meat consumption for moral and ecological grounds, which has increased interest in sustainably produced and non-animal source of pr...