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A carefully formulated combination of pea protein and brown rice protein designed to provide a balanced essential amino acid profile without dairy.

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Pea Protein + Brown Rice Protein

Wholviz foods plant based protein supplements are a blend of Pea protein (derived from yellow split peas, Pisum sativum) and brown rice protein (derived from whole grain Oryza sativa) protein in correct proportion based on scientific research to maximize benefits of both.

🌱 Pea Protein

Pea protein is derived from yellow split peas (Pisum sativum). It is rich in lysine but relatively low in sulfur amino acids (methionine and cysteine).

  • Rich in lysine
  • Supports muscle protein synthesis when blended
  • High arginine content supports heart health and exercise-related ammonia detoxification
  • Dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free base

🌾 Brown Rice Protein

Brown rice protein is derived from whole grain Oryza sativa. It is rich in methionine and cysteine but low in lysine — the perfect complement to pea protein.

  • Rich in methionine and cysteine
  • Complements pea’s lysine profile
  • Supports intermediate digestion kinetics
  • Dairy-free plant protein option

Key Benefits of Pea and Rice Proteins

When pea and rice protein isolates are combined in the right proportion, they act as a complete protein source that matches the muscle-building capacity of whey protein.

01

Complete Amino Acid Profile

Combining them overcomes the natural deficiencies of each plant. Pea protein is rich in lysine but low in sulfur amino acids (methionine and cysteine). Rice protein is rich in methionine and cysteine but low in lysine. Blending them creates an interlocking profile that meets or exceeds the FAO adult reference standards for all nine essential amino acids.

02

Rapid Leucine Delivery & Muscle Protein Synthesis

The blend provides substantial amounts of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), particularly leucine. Leucine triggers the mTOR pathway, which is the primary driver of muscle repair and growth. Plasma leucine from rice protein reaches its peak faster than whey, promoting intermediate digestion kinetics.

03

Hypoallergenic & Gut-Friendly Digestibility

Concentrated whey protein often contains lactose, which triggers digestive distress in roughly 65% of the global adult population. Pea and rice proteins are hypoallergenic and free from lactose, soy, gluten, and wheat.

04

Prebiotic & Anti-Inflammatory Support

Rather than encouraging putrefactive gut bacteria like some excess animal proteins, plant isolates serve as prebiotic substrates. They positively modulate gut microbiota, enhancing beneficial populations like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus.

05

Cardiovascular and Glycemic Regulation

Hydrolyzed pea protein contains bioactive peptides that inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity, leading to blood-pressure-lowering effects and helping manage post-meal blood sugar levels.

Target Audiences

Who Can Use This Plant Blend?

The diverse biological advantages of a pea and rice protein blend make it highly beneficial for several distinct user profiles:

  • 1. Athletes, Bodybuilders, and Fitness Enthusiasts Clinical trials prove that pea protein isolate drives identical gains in muscle thickness and strength to whey protein concentrate during intensive resistance training. Similarly, consuming brown rice protein isolate immediately post-exercise yields identical improvements in lean body mass, power, and maximal bench/leg press strength to whey isolate. Active individuals can consume 24 to 48 grams post-workout to support skeletal muscle hypertrophy and accelerate recovery. Arginine, which is highly concentrated in pea protein, also aids heart health and supports exercise-induced ammonia detoxification.
  • 2. Individuals with Food Sensitivities, Dairy Allergies, or IBS For those who experience bloating or gas from whey, soy, or wheat gluten, this blend is highly tolerable. Although raw pulses contain fermentable oligosaccharides (FODMAPs) that irritate Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the industrial wet-and-dry extraction methods used to isolate these proteins remove the vast majority of these soluble sugars, leaving the intestinal lining calm.
  • 3. Older Adults Managing Sarcopenia (Age-Related Muscle Loss) Sarcopenia affects approximately 27% of older adults and over 40% of people over 75. Aging muscle experiences “anabolic resistance,” requiring higher protein intake (1.0 to 1.5 g/kg of body weight daily) and a higher meal concentration of leucine to stimulate muscle protein synthesis. While older adults exhibit slower digestion kinetics with intact single plant isolates compared to fast-digesting whey, a thoughtfully formulated pea-and-rice blend (optionally fortified with leucine) effectively overcomes anabolic resistance and prevents age-related physical decline.
  • 4. People Focused on Weight Management and Appetite Regulation Consuming pea protein isolate before a meal (as a preload) significantly increases fullness and reduces subsequent calorie intake from 30 minutes to 2 hours post-ingestion. It actively stimulates satiety-regulating hormones like GLP-1, PYY, and CCK.
  • 5. People Focused on Skin, Hair, and Beauty Wellness Pea protein provides a rich profile of amino acids (like lysine and proline) that act as precursors for collagen and keratin synthesis. Furthermore, clinically evaluated pea sprout extract (such as AnaGain) prolonged the hair follicle’s growth (anagen) phase, successfully treating hair loss and promoting hair follicle regeneration.
  • 6. Environmentally Conscious Consumers Switching from ruminant-derived whey to pea and rice isolates drastically shrinks carbon, water, and land footprints. Peas grow directly from the soil, are highly drought-tolerant, have shallow roots, and bypass animal methane emissions entirely.

Tested for Quality & Safety

Wholviz Foods Plant protein undergo strict 3rd party 3 phase lab tests from certified NABL accredited labs for Heavy Metals, Aflatoxins & Pesticides to insure the supplement meets highest quality with no compromise as your health is our priority.

Heavy Metals Third-party testing for inorganic arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.
Aflatoxins Testing to support product quality and safety.
Pesticides Strict 3-phase lab testing through NABL-accredited laboratories.
Important Safety Warning: Heavy Metals in Rice Because rice crops (Oryza sativa) naturally possess an efficient root-uptake system, they are prone to bioaccumulating toxic heavy metals—specifically inorganic arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. Over time, chronic exposure to these metals is linked to cognitive developmental deficits in children, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.

Recommendation: Pregnant women, young children, and daily protein users should ensure their pea-and-rice supplements are strictly audited through third-party analysis for heavy metals. Wholviz Foods Plant protein undergo strict 3rd party 3 phase lab tests from certified NABL accredited labs for Heavy Metals, Aflatoxins & Pesticides to insure the supplement meets highest quality with no compromise as your health is our priority.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wholviz plant protein blend?

Wholviz foods plant based protein supplements are a blend of Pea protein (derived from yellow split peas, Pisum sativum) and brown rice protein (derived from whole grain Oryza sativa) in correct proportion based on scientific research to maximize benefits of both. When combined in the right proportion they act as a complete protein source.

Does the pea + rice blend provide a complete amino acid profile?

Yes. Pea protein is rich in lysine but low in sulfur amino acids (methionine and cysteine). Rice protein is rich in methionine and cysteine but low in lysine. Blending them creates an interlocking profile that meets or exceeds the FAO adult reference standards for all nine essential amino acids.

Can plant protein support muscle building like whey?

Clinical trials show that pea protein isolate can drive identical gains in muscle thickness and strength to whey protein concentrate during intensive resistance training. Brown rice protein isolate post-exercise has also shown identical improvements in lean body mass, power and strength compared with whey isolate.

Is this blend suitable for people with dairy allergies or IBS?

Yes. Pea and rice proteins are hypoallergenic and free from lactose, soy, gluten and wheat. The industrial extraction methods remove the vast majority of fermentable oligosaccharides (FODMAPs), making the blend highly tolerable for many people with food sensitivities or IBS.

Why is third-party testing for heavy metals important?

Rice crops can bioaccumulate toxic heavy metals (inorganic arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury). Chronic exposure is linked to developmental, metabolic and cancer risks. Pregnant women, young children and daily users should choose products that are strictly third-party tested. Wholviz Foods plant protein undergoes strict 3rd-party 3-phase lab tests from NABL-accredited labs for Heavy Metals, Aflatoxins and Pesticides.

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This content is for general nutrition education and is not medical advice. Individual dietary requirements vary. Pregnant women, young children and people with medical conditions should consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any protein supplement.

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