Protein Aid

About Protein Aid

Ensuring you get enough essential amino acids - complete proteins - every day is crucial for everyone. However, it can be particularly challenging if you are vegan, vegetarian, or have increased protein needs due to intense exercise or bodybuilding.

Why Protein Aid?
Protein Aid is a great tool for:
1. Vegans and Vegetarians: Worried about your protein intake? Double-check if your food habits provide sufficient protein.
2. Climate-Conscious Individuals: Want to limit your meat intake and ensure you get enough complete protein on plant-based days? We’ve got you covered.
3. Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts: High protein needs? Ensure you’re meeting your requirements for optimal performance and muscle building.
4. The Curious: Those who just want to find out more about protein, in which food you get it, and in what amounts.

How It Works
Our advanced algorithms calculate your individual Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of Essential Amino Acids (EAA) based on your weight, age, exercise level, and other factors. As you log your daily food intake, Protein Aid analyzes the amino acid content and advises on what and how much more you need to eat to achieve sufficient complete protein intake. We also consider any allergies or dietary preferences.

Reliable Sources
Our calculations, including your RDI, are based on information from trusted sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Swedish Food Agency.

Addressing Vegetarian Protein Sources
Most vegetarian or vegan protein sources lack one or more essential amino acids and need to be supplemented with other foods to ensure complete protein intake. For instance, peanuts are rich in protein but lack certain essential amino acids. This often requires knowledge of beneficial combinations, which can be challenging. Another example is the combination of rice and lentils, which is widely regarded as a complete protein source when combined. This however is not entirely true from a scientific perspective.

Prevent Essential Amino Acid Deficiency
Adequate intake of essential amino acids is vital for your health. Deficiency can lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, compromised immune function, weight loss, digestive issues, and skin problems. Protein Aid provides tailored recommendations to help you supplement your meals and meet your daily amino acid requirements, reducing the risk of deficiency.

For Fitness Enthusiasts
Engaged in rigorous exercise or muscle building? Then you have higher protein needs. Relying solely on animal proteins can be costly and unsustainable, as are large amounts of protein supplements. Vegetarian protein sources are a valuable supplement but need to be balanced correctly to maximize both muscular function and growth.

With Protein Aid, you never have to worry about getting enough complete protein again.

What Protein Aid Is Not
While Protein Aid helps you achieve your protein and amino acid needs, it does not calculate other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals (like iron).

Download Protein Aid on Google Play today to take control of your protein intake and optimize your health!