20 servings of complete plant protein. 33g per serving. Four seed sources, full EAA profile.

Most plant proteins have a problem: they're built on a single source - usually pea or rice - which means their essential amino acid (EAA) profile is incomplete. Some are low in lysine, others in methionine. The standard workaround is to combine pea and rice in the same formula, which improves the profile but still leaves gaps.

Onnit's Plant Based Protein takes a different approach. It blends four seed-derived protein sources - watermelon seed, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed and avocado - to build a complete EAA profile without relying on soy, dairy, or synthetic amino acid additions. The result is a plant protein that covers the full spectrum of essential amino acids in a single product, making it nutritionally comparable to whey for muscle protein synthesis purposes.

Why seed proteins?

Seed proteins are among the most underused protein sources in sports nutrition. Watermelon seed protein in particular has an unusually strong amino acid profile for a plant source - high in arginine, which plays a role in nitric oxide production and blood flow, alongside a solid leucine content relevant to muscle protein synthesis signalling. Pumpkin seed protein contributes additional arginine and is one of the richer plant sources of zinc. Sunflower seed protein rounds out the blend with methionine, an EAA that's typically low in legume-based proteins.

What the research says about plant vs whey

A randomised controlled trial published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found no significant difference in body composition, muscle thickness, or strength gains between pea protein and whey protein over 8 weeks of resistance training - provided total protein intake was matched. The gap between plant and animal protein is largely a gap in amino acid completeness, which a well-formulated multi-source blend like this one is specifically designed to close.

Who it's for

The obvious audience is vegans and vegetarians who don't want to compromise on protein quality. But it's equally well suited to anyone with lactose intolerance or a dairy sensitivity, anyone avoiding soy (common in plant proteins), and athletes who want to diversify their protein sources rather than relying entirely on whey.

How to use it

Mix one scoop (33.8g) with 250-350ml of water, plant milk, or your preferred liquid. Works well blended into smoothies or with oats. Available in Chocolate and Vanilla.

676g | €51.95 | 20 servings
Watermelon seed, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, avocado protein blend. Gluten free, dairy free, soy free, sugar free. Vegan certified.

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