{"id":45992,"date":"2022-08-30T03:17:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T03:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=45992"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"brown-rice-protein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/","title":{"rendered":"Brown Rice Protein: The Best Muscle Building Protein Powder?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Is_Brown_Rice_A_Good_Source_Of_Protein\" >Is Brown Rice A Good Source Of Protein?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Wondering_How_Much_Protein_Is_In_A_Bowl_Of_Brown_Rice\" >Wondering How Much Protein Is In A Bowl Of Brown Rice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Is_Brown_Rice_Protein_Good_For_Muscle_Building\" >Is Brown Rice Protein Good For Muscle Building?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Combining_Brown_Rice_Protein_And_Pea_Protein\" >Combining Brown Rice Protein And Pea Protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#6_Reasons_To_Try_Brown_Rice_Protein_Powder\" >6 Reasons To Try Brown Rice Protein Powder<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Whole_Grain_Goodness\" >Whole Grain Goodness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Vegetarian_And_Vegan_Friendly\" >Vegetarian And Vegan Friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Free_From_Common_Allergens\" >Free From Common Allergens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Low_In_Calories\" >Low In Calories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Metabolism_Booster\" >Metabolism Booster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Low_Key_Flavor\" >Low Key Flavor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#Ease_Of_Use\" >Ease Of Use<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice is a whole grain that is a good source of fiber and protein. It also contains many vitamins and minerals (such as iron, magnesium, and zinc) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-3921\/7\/6\/71\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice protein powder is a protein isolate that is made from a process called sprouting. This process breaks down the carbohydrates and makes protein that is more easily absorbed by the body. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice protein powder is a popular choice for people who are looking for a natural and vegan-friendly protein powder. It is also a good option for people who are sensitive to whey or casein proteins.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletes and bodybuilders often use brown rice protein powder as a post-workout shake or meal replacement. It is also sometimes used as a pre-workout supplement. The purpose is to have enough protein which will help to build and repair muscles affected by the workout. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will look at the benefits of brown rice protein powder and determine whether it is the best protein powder for muscle building.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Brown_Rice_Protein\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Brown_Rice_Protein\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Brown_Rice_A_Good_Source_Of_Protein\"><\/span><strong>Is Brown Rice A Good Source Of Protein?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When many people think of protein, they think of meat, poultry, and fish. However, there are many plant-based sources of protein, including beans, lentils, tofu, and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-protein-shakes-for-weight-loss\/\">nuts<\/a>. Brown rice is another good option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wondering_How_Much_Protein_Is_In_A_Bowl_Of_Brown_Rice\"><\/span><strong>Wondering How Much Protein Is In A Bowl Of Brown Rice?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a cup of cooked brown rice contains about 5.54 grams of protein (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169704\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is similar to the amount of protein in 100 grams of cooked quinoa (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168917\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may not seem like a lot, but when you consider that brown rice is also a good source of other nutrients, it can be a helpful addition to your diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/\">plant proteins<\/a>, brown rice is an incomplete protein, which means that it does not contain all of the essential amino acids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3905294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, it lacks the amino acid lysine which is important for tissue growth and repair. Does this mean that brown rice protein is not a good choice for athletes and bodybuilders?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, brown rice protein can still be a useful supplement, especially when combined with other sources of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mycoprotein\/\">protein<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The protein concentration of brown rice protein powder is 36% essential amino acids and 18% branched-chain amino acids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2304-8158\/3\/3\/394\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot make itself and must get from food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557845\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Branched-chain amino acids are important for muscle growth and recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More specifically, brown rice protein powder is a good source of the following amino acids:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cysteine &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved in the production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2696075\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Glutathione has been shown to reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1186\/1550-2783-2-2-38\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Methionine &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps the body to make enzymes and other proteins (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6446232\/\">15<\/a>). It is also a component of SAMe, a compound that helps to reduce inflammation (<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/cpr.12891\">21<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also contains three branched-chain <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/easy-ways-to-get-more-protein\/\">amino acids<\/a> (BCAAs):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Leucine &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the most important BCAA for muscle growth. It activates a key protein involved in muscle protein synthesis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/ajpendo.00413.2004\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Valine &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps promote tissue growth and repair (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/nursing-and-health-professions\/valine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Isoleucine &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps the body recover from exercise and reduces muscular fatigue (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/9\/10\/1047\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the sprouting process that is used to make brown rice protein powder increases the concentration of certain vitamins and minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and zinc. These play important roles in energy production, muscle growth, and recovery (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1177\/147323000703500301\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/crispy-tofu-recipes\/\"><i>Crispy Tofu Recipes That\u2019ll Make You Love This Plant-Based Protein<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Brown_Rice_Protein\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41510 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3357.png\" alt=\"brown rice protein\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3357.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3357-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3357.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Brown_Rice_Protein_Good_For_Muscle_Building\"><\/span><strong>Is Brown Rice Protein Good For Muscle Building?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dairy-free-protein-powder\/\">protein<\/a> may not be the best protein powder for muscle building, but it\u2019s not a bad choice either. It lacks the amino acid lysine, which is important for muscle growth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/267817166_Medicinal_Uses_of_L-Lysine_Past_and_Future\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, it offers benefits for muscle power and recovery that can be helpful for athletes and bodybuilders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BACCs (branched-chain amino acids) are important for preventing muscle breakdown during exercise. They may do this by regulating your glycogen stores so that your muscles have the energy they need to perform at their best (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4241904\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re training hard and pushing your muscles to their limits, having adequate glycogen stores is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-cookie-recipes\/\">essential<\/a> for preventing fatigue, preserving muscle and reaching your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice protein contains all three BACCs (leucine, isoleucine, and valine), making it a good choice for athletes and bodybuilders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When paired with carbohydrates, leucine has been shown to stimulate muscle protein synthesis (MPS) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/ajpendo.00413.2004\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPS is the process your body uses to repair and build muscle tissue. This makes brown rice protein an ideal post-workout recovery shake, as the carbs will replenish your glycogen stores and the protein will help repair your muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So while brown rice protein may not be the best protein powder for increasing muscle mass, it can be a helpful tool for athletes and bodybuilders who are looking to improve their performance and recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Brown_Rice_Protein\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Combining_Brown_Rice_Protein_And_Pea_Protein\"><\/span><strong>Combining Brown Rice Protein And Pea Protein<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing brown rice <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-bowl-recipes\/\">protein<\/a> with pea protein powder is a great way to get all the benefits of both. This is because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice protein is high in the amino acids, cysteine and methionine, but low in lysine. Pea protein, on the other hand, is low in cysteine and methionine but high in lysine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jissn.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12970-014-0064-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Combining the two offers a superior amino acid profile that is well-rounded and complete.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pea protein has a light, fluffy texture that balances out the strong, chalky taste of brown rice protein. This makes for a more enjoyable shake that is still loaded full of nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both brown rice protein and pea protein are vegan-friendly, making this combination ideal for those following a plant-based diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Brown_Rice_Protein\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5704.png\" alt=\"brown rice protein\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5704.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5704-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5704.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reasons_To_Try_Brown_Rice_Protein_Powder\"><\/span><strong>6 Reasons To Try Brown Rice Protein Powder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the muscle-building and recovery <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-protein-shake-diet\/\">benefits<\/a>, there are a number of other reasons to try brown rice protein powder:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whole_Grain_Goodness\"><\/span><strong>Whole Grain Goodness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains are a nutrition powerhouse. Unlike their refined counterparts, they contain all three parts of the grain: the bran, germ, and endosperm. This means that they&#8217;re loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5310957\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice protein powder is made from whole grain brown rice, making it a nutrient-dense food that is good for your health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the notable nutrients in brown rice include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Healthy fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these are important for heart health and maintaining proper hormone levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/cir.0000000000000510\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamins B1, B3, and B6 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these play important roles in energy production, metabolism, and nerve function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/8\/2\/68\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manganese &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps to support bone health and wound healing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/1934578X211016649\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Selenium &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a powerful antioxidant that supports immune system function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3277928\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Iron &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">important for oxygen transport and energy production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3999603\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Magnesium &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> necessary for hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body, including muscle contraction, nerve function, and blood sugar regulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/scientifica\/2017\/4179326\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zinc &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved in immune function, cell growth, and wound healing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2277319\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetarian_And_Vegan_Friendly\"><\/span><strong>Vegetarian And Vegan Friendly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarians and vegans often struggle to get enough protein from their diet. This is because many protein-rich foods, such as meat, poultry, and fish, are not part of a plant-based diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice protein powder is a great way for vegetarians and vegans to up their protein intake without having to compromise their ethical or dietary beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1700-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein\/\"><i>1700 Calorie Meal Plan High Protein Diet For Weight Loss: How Effective Is This Diet For Weight Loss?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Brown_Rice_Protein\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5701.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5701.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5701-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5701.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_From_Common_Allergens\"><\/span><strong>Free From Common Allergens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have food allergies or sensitivities, then finding protein powders that don&#8217;t contain your triggers can be a challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice protein powder is free from common allergens, such as dairy, soy, gluten, and nuts. This makes it a great option for those with food allergies or sensitivities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_In_Calories\"><\/span><strong>Low In Calories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re watching your weight or trying to cut body fat, then you&#8217;ll want to choose a protein powder that is low in calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice protein powder is a great choice as it is lower in calories than many other protein powders on the market. A scoop of about 32 grams of brown rice protein powder has just 113 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionix.com\/food\/brown-rice-protein-powder\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metabolism_Booster\"><\/span><strong>Metabolism Booster<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thermic effect of food (TEF) is the number of calories your body burns in order to digest, absorb, and metabolize the food you eat. Some foods have a higher TEF than others, meaning that your body burns more calories digesting them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1743-7075-1-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice protein powder has a high TEF, which means that it boosts your metabolism and helps you burn more calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Key_Flavor\"><\/span><strong>Low Key Flavor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flavor is a personal preference, but some people find that brown rice protein powder has a more subtle flavor than other protein powders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes it a great option for those who don&#8217;t like the taste of other protein powders or for those who want to add protein to their favorite recipes without changing the taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most packaged foods, reading the label for flavorings, added sugars, and other ingredients is always a good idea. This will help you choose a brown rice protein powder whose taste hasn&#8217;t been altered with additives that you don\u2019t want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Brown_Rice_Protein\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Brown_Rice_Protein\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41378 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-1024x576.png\" alt=\"brown rice protein\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ease_Of_Use\"><\/span><strong>Ease Of Use<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a bowl of brown rice takes a lot longer than downing a protein shake. That&#8217;s where brown rice protein powder comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a quick and easy way to get many of the benefits of brown rice without having to cook it. Just add water or milk (dairy or non-dairy), give it a shake, and you&#8217;re good to go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a scoop of brown rice protein powder to your post-workout shake or smoothie, and you&#8217;ll be getting a dose of muscle-building protein without having to cook anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same works for savory soups, sauces, and baked goods &#8211; just add a scoop of protein powder to boost the protein content without changing the flavor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice protein powder is a healthy, nutrient-dense, and allergy-friendly option that has a number of benefits for those who want to build muscle, lose weight, or simply improve their overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a new protein powder to try, then brown rice protein powder is a great option.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Brown_Rice_Protein\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brown rice is a whole grain that is a good source of fiber and protein. It also contains many vitamins and minerals (such as iron, magnesium, and zinc) (17). Brown rice protein powder is a protein isolate that is made from a process called sprouting. This process breaks down the carbohydrates and makes protein that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":45993,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[122,87],"class_list":["post-45992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Brown Rice Protein: The Best Muscle Building Protein Powder? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 BROWN RICE PROTEIN POWDER \u27a4 is a healthy, nutrient-dense, and allergy-friendly option that has a number of benefits for those who want to build muscle, lose weight, or improve health.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Brown Rice Protein: The Best Muscle Building Protein Powder?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\u2605 BROWN RICE PROTEIN POWDER \u27a4 is a healthy, nutrient-dense, and allergy-friendly option that has a number of benefits for those who want to build muscle, lose weight, or improve health.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_529411153-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Jeremy Mukhwana, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Jeremy Mukhwana, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Jeremy Mukhwana\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/1b17a88c9bbcce396791ca9ceacd9915\"},\"headline\":\"Brown Rice Protein: The Best Muscle Building Protein Powder?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/\"},\"wordCount\":1789,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_529411153-scaled.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Nutrition\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Brown rice is a whole grain that is a good source of fiber and protein. It also contains many vitamins and minerals (such as iron, magnesium, and zinc) (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-3921\/7\/6\/71\/htm\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Brown rice protein powder is a protein isolate that is made from a process called sprouting. This process breaks down the carbohydrates and makes protein that is more easily absorbed by the body. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Brown rice protein powder is a popular choice for people who are looking for a natural and vegan-friendly protein powder. It is also a good option for people who are sensitive to whey or casein proteins.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Athletes and bodybuilders often use brown rice protein powder as a post-workout shake or meal replacement. It is also sometimes used as a pre-workout supplement. The purpose is to have enough protein which will help to build and repair muscles affected by the workout. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In this article, we will look at the benefits of brown rice protein powder and determine whether it is the best protein powder for muscle building.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>Is Brown Rice A Good Source Of Protein?<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">When many people think of protein, they think of meat, poultry, and fish. However, there are many plant-based sources of protein, including beans, lentils, tofu, and <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-protein-shakes-for-weight-loss\/\\\">nuts<\/a>. 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