Natural Factors Vegan Protein is a unique combination of 100% natural plant proteins derived from non-GMO yellow pea organic-sprouted brown rice organic hemp and organic chia. The easy-to-use drink mix designed to maximize health and vitality. Vegan Protein offers a balanced amino acid profile has a high biological value is naturally sweetened and contains no additives or added gluten. Vegetarian diets have increased in popularity over the last decade. A vegetarian diet is associated with many health benefits due to its high content of fibre vitamins phytonutrients and lower fat content especially saturated fat and cholesterol. However vegetarians may be at increased risk of certain nutritional deficiencies due to eliminating animal products from the diet. In general vegetarians consume less total protein than non-vegetarians; the more restrictive the diet the greater the attention that should be given to ensuring adequate protein intake. This is especially important in pregnant women infants growing children and the elderly. Protein is a critical component of the diet and an important building block of bones muscles cartilage blood skin hair and nails. Your body uses protein to build repair and remodel tissues. It is also is used to make enzymes hormones and other body chemicals. Protein is a macronutrient meaning that the body needs relatively large amounts of it. The body has no way of storing protein and needs new supplies in the diet regularly. Second to fat stores protein is the largest store of energy in the body. A loss of more than 30% of body protein can result in reduced muscle strength for breathing decreased immune function and decreased organ function which can result in death.Other products from HerbsPro