> lacks the [...] bioavailability of real animal protein

I never understood this argument: what's the problem with consuming proportionately more to make up for the reduction?

I'm not rushing to demand IV tylenol because its oral bioavailability is only 80%-90%, which is around the "loss" we're talking for plant vs animal protein on average. And the ultraprocessing should improve plant's profile here.

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VladVladikoff 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

>what's the problem with consuming proportionately more to make up for the reduction?

Because the macros suck. If you’re trying to hit certain protein / carb / fat ratios, eating more of the “protein” means eating a lot more carbs and fat too, which often isn’t the goal.

Your analogy is not accurate, it would be more like waking up in pain in the middle of the night after a bad injury, and taking t3s with codeine+ caffeine, and wanting more codeine without wanting the added caffeine.

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Scoundreller 5 hours ago | parent [-]

if you have only fixed-ratio food options, sure, but otherwise, no.

> and taking t3s with codeine+ caffeine, and wanting more codeine without wanting the added caffeine.

that's what tylenol #4s are for, double the codeine, none the caffeine. Take half a t#4 and half of a regular standard tylenol = T#3 without the codeine.

	▲	sph 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Found the tylenol expert

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Projectiboga 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Eating raw Miso a few times a month can move one's biome to get more plant protein digested per gram than even from egg whites. So the issue with protein is somewhat overhyped. The main potential shortfalls in the vegan diet are vitamins B-12, D & K.