🇺🇸 FDA
GRAS · DSHEA dietary supplement · no specific health claim · qualifies for 21 CFR 101.79 "good source of protein" (≥ 10% DV) when serving size meets the threshold
Pea Protein (Yellow Split Pea Isolate · Concentrate)
Also known as: Pea protein isolate · Yellow pea protein · Pisum sativum protein
Mechanism of action
- Plant-source protein with relatively high leucine content among legumes (~8% of total AA)
- mTORC1 / muscle protein synthesis activation when dose-matched to whey
- Lower methionine and cysteine content vs animal sources (limiting amino acids)
Molecular + tissue targets
- Skeletal muscle protein synthesis (Babault 2015 muscle thickness gains)
- Plant-based dietary protein adequacy
Dosage range
25 g twice daily during resistance training for muscle thickness gains (Babault 2015 PMID 25628520 JISSN RCT n=161 males 18-35 · 12 weeks · double-blind placebo-controlled · pea > placebo significant on muscle thickness · pea ≈ whey without a significant inter-group difference)
Safety notes
Pea allergy is possible but uncommon; generally well-tolerated; lower digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS ~0.7) vs whey (1.0), so consider blending with rice protein for a complete amino acid profile
Cross-market regulatory status
🇪🇺 EFSA
Authorized protein claims (Reg 432/2012) for muscle mass + bone maintenance available when food source provides ≥ 12% energy from protein
🇧🇷 ANVISA
RDC 243/2018 dietary supplement · IN 28/2018 Anexo V alegação funcional verbatim: "As proteínas auxiliam na formação dos músculos e ossos." (Anexo III ≥ 8,4 g/dia adultos ≥ 19 anos · Anexo VII proteína de referência AAE/g)
Authorized claims · verbatim (4)
Direct quotes from each jurisdiction's framework · never paraphrased · with framework reference and conditions of use.
🇪🇺 EFSA · 3 claims
Reg 432/2012
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
Conditions: Reg 1924/2006 art 10(2) + Annex: claim may only be used for food which is at least a "source of protein" — ≥ 12% of energy value provided by protein
Authorized 2012
Reg 432/2012
Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Conditions: Reg 1924/2006 art 10(2) + Annex: claim may only be used for food which is at least a "source of protein" — ≥ 12% of energy value provided by protein
Authorized 2012
Reg 432/2012
Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Conditions: Reg 1924/2006 art 10(2) + Annex: claim may only be used for food which is at least a "source of protein" — ≥ 12% of energy value provided by protein
Authorized 2012
🇧🇷 ANVISA · 1 claim
IN 28/2018 Anexo V alegação funcional
As proteínas auxiliam na formação dos músculos e ossos.
Conditions: IN 28/2018 Anexo V: alegação restrita aos suplementos cuja quantidade de proteína e perfil de aminoácidos essenciais atendam os Anexos III + VII
Authorized 2018
Common use cases
- plant-based diet protein adequacy
- muscle thickness gains during resistance training
- dairy-free / soy-free alternative
- sarcopenia prevention
Cross-reference
Health goals: athletic performance weight management longevity stack
Lifestyles: plant based athletic performance senior 60 plus
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