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it also depends on the exercise and your goals. they aren't equivalent.
I am a distance cyclist. animal protein works better for recovery for me than plant protein. I have tried both.
I am not trying to build muscle. I am trying to recover from endurance efforts. whey protein cuts my recovery time down by almost a full day vs plant protein.
I’m afraid you replied to the wrong comment, Comrade.