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Plant protein built on
muscle science.
Every ingredient in Plant+ is chosen from peer-reviewed human clinical evidence — including the enzyme system that eliminates bloating and the L-Leucine dosing strategy that activates muscle protein synthesis at the mTOR level.
25g
Complete protein
per serving
per serving
3
Complementary plant
protein sources
protein sources
0
Soy · 0 artificial
sweeteners or fillers
sweeteners or fillers
3
Digestive enzymes
+ prebiotic
+ prebiotic
~2.7g
Total leucine — above the 2.5g mTOR activation threshold
Churchward-Venne et al., J Physiol, 2012
=Whey
Pea protein matches whey for muscle thickness gains at matched doses
Jäger et al., JISSN, 2017 · n=161
500mg
Free-form L-Leucine added to close the MPS gap vs animal protein
Churchward-Venne et al., 2012
0 RFOs
Alpha-Galactosidase eliminates the oligosaccharides that cause bloating
Mechanism: Aspergillus niger enzyme, RFO cleavage
Evidence Dashboard
The research behind every ingredient
Every Plant+ ingredient is selected from peer-reviewed human evidence. Below: the studies, the mechanisms, and why each dose was chosen.
| Ingredient | Dose & Form | Primary Mechanism | Key Evidence | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein Blend — Three Complementary Plant Sources | ||||
| Pea Protein Isolate | ~17g · >90% protein content | Complete BCAA profile — high in lysine, leucine, isoleucine, valine. Rapidly digested. Activates mTOR for muscle protein synthesis. Primary protein source in the blend. | Jäger et al. (2017, JISSN, n=161) — pea protein produced equivalent muscle thickness gains to whey over 12 weeks. Babault et al. (2015, JISSN, n=161) — pea protein supplementation significantly increased muscle thickness vs placebo. | 45+ |
| Brown Rice Protein | ~5.5g · whole grain concentrate | Fills methionine and cysteine gaps left by pea protein. Provides glutamic acid and proline for joint-supporting peptides. Complementary DIAAS score to pea protein. | Joy et al. (2013, Nutr J) — brown rice protein produced equivalent gains in body composition and exercise performance to whey protein over 8 weeks. Methionine + cysteine from rice protein complete the amino acid profile the pea-only approach lacks. | 22+ |
| Pumpkin Seed Protein | ~2.5g · cold-pressed concentrate | Adds tryptophan, zinc, and magnesium — nutrients underrepresented in both pea and rice. Tryptophan is the precursor for serotonin and melatonin. Zinc and magnesium support testosterone production and immune function. | Pumpkin seed protein contains 35–40% protein content with a favourable micronutrient profile. Zinc from pumpkin seed protein supports T-cell function and testosterone production (Prasad et al., Nutrition, 1996). Magnesium supports muscle relaxation and sleep quality. | 18+ |
| MPS Activator | ||||
| L-Leucine (Free-Form) | 500mg · fermentation-derived | The mTOR pathway trigger. Leucine acts as a direct signal to ribosomal protein synthesis machinery — without sufficient leucine, the full 25g protein dose cannot maximally activate muscle protein synthesis. Pushes total blend leucine from ~2.2g to ~2.7g. | Churchward-Venne et al. (2012, J Physiol) — adding free leucine to a sub-threshold protein dose rescues the MPS response to match a full dose. Norton & Layman (2006) established 2.5g as the leucine threshold for mTOR activation. ThryveOn adds 500mg to ensure ~2.7g total — definitively above threshold. | 38+ |
| Digestive Enzyme System | ||||
| Bromelain | 300mg · 7,500 FCC PU · microencapsulated | Proteolytic enzyme that breaks down plant protein peptide bonds into individual amino acids. Microencapsulated for stability through stomach acid — delivers protease activity at the small intestine where absorption occurs. | Bromelain from pineapple stem is a broad-spectrum protease. Taussig & Batkin (1988, Planta Medica) — comprehensive review of bromelain's proteolytic activity and GI efficacy. Microencapsulation is critical — unprotected bromelain loses activity in stomach acid before reaching the small intestine. | 31+ |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 500mg · Aspergillus niger · fungal-derived | Specifically cleaves raffinose-family oligosaccharides (RFOs) — the galactose-containing sugars in pea and legume proteins that humans cannot digest. These RFOs ferment in the colon, producing gas and bloating. Alpha-Galactosidase eliminates this fermentation substrate. | Alpha-Galactosidase is the active enzyme in Beano — its mechanism for eliminating flatulence from legumes is well-established. Ganiats et al. (1994, J Fam Pract) confirmed significant reduction in gas symptoms with Alpha-Galactosidase supplementation before legume meals. Same mechanism applies to pea protein RFOs. | 24+ |
| Cellulase | 400 CU · fungal-derived | Breaks down cellulose cell walls that encase plant protein sources. Human digestive enzymes cannot break cellulose — trapped amino acids pass undigested. Cellulase releases them, significantly improving the effective digestibility score (PDCAAS) of the protein blend. | Plant cells are enclosed in cellulose walls absent from animal proteins. Without cellulase, a fraction of plant protein amino acids remain locked in cell wall fragments and are excreted unabsorbed. Cellulase supplementation measurably improves the effective bioavailability of plant protein sources. | 15+ |
| Prebiotic & Sweetener | ||||
| Acacia Gum | 500mg · spray-dried Acacia senegal | Soluble prebiotic fibre feeding beneficial Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species. Counteracts the microbiome-shifting effects of high-protein plant diets. Also improves powder texture and mixability. | Calame et al. (2008, Br J Nutr) — Acacia Gum (10g/day for 4 weeks) significantly increased Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus counts versus inulin in a randomised crossover trial. At 500mg, Plant+ provides a meaningful daily prebiotic contribution alongside the protein dose. | 19+ |
| Monk Fruit Extract | 1,500mg · Luo Han Guo · standardised mogrosides | Zero-glycaemic natural sweetener with no impact on insulin or blood glucose. Mogrosides (the sweet compounds) are not absorbed in the GI tract — they pass through without metabolic effect. No artificial aftertaste associated with sucralose or acesulfame potassium. | Monk Fruit Extract is FDA-affirmed GRAS and approved by Health Canada. Tey et al. (2017, EJCN) confirmed zero effect on blood glucose and insulin in a crossover RCT vs sucrose. 1,500mg provides sufficient sweetness to replace 15–20g sugar without glycaemic impact. | 12+ |
The key insight: Most plant proteins fail for two reasons: (1) inadequate leucine to activate mTOR, and (2) poor digestibility due to cellulose cell walls and RFOs. Plant+ addresses both — L-Leucine 500mg solves the MPS threshold problem; the three-enzyme system (Bromelain + Alpha-Galactosidase + Cellulase) solves digestibility and bloating.
Dose Transparency
Our dose vs the clinical evidence
The gap between what a label claims and what actually works is usually dose. Here is exactly where Plant+ stands against the published research.
| Ingredient | Plant+ Dose | Clinical Reference Dose | Match | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Protein | 25g per serving | 20–25g for maximal MPS (Moore et al., 2009) | ✓ At clinical ceiling | 25g is the dose that maximises anabolic response in young adults post-exercise |
| Pea Protein Isolate | ~17g | 25g pea protein equivalent (Babault et al., 2015) | ✓ With blend support | Pea provides the primary leucine and BCAA contribution; rice + pumpkin complete the profile |
| L-Leucine (free-form) | 500mg | 500mg added to rescue sub-threshold MPS (Churchward-Venne, 2012) | ✓ Exact match | Brings total leucine to ~2.7g — above the 2.5g mTOR activation threshold |
| Bromelain | 300mg (7,500 FCC PU) | 200–1,000mg for digestive enzyme support | ✓ Within effective range | Microencapsulated for GI stability; 20% manufacturing overage guarantees label claim |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 500mg (Aspergillus niger) | 300mg+ for RFO cleavage (Ganiats et al., 1994) | ✓ Above reference | 500mg provides meaningful RFO-targeting enzyme activity throughout digestion |
| Cellulase | 400 CU | 200–400 CU for plant protein digestibility support | ✓ At upper range | CU = cellulase units; 400 CU is the standardised effective activity level |
| Acacia Gum | 500mg | 10g for full prebiotic effect (Calame et al., 2008) | ~ Sub-therapeutic prebiotic | 500mg is a daily contribution to prebiotic intake; full prebiotic benefit requires dietary fibre alongside |
| Monk Fruit Extract | 1,500mg | Sweetness equivalent to 15–20g sugar | ✓ Full sweetening dose | Standardised mogrosides provide consistent sweetness without glycaemic impact |
Protein Quality & Digestibility
How Plant+ closes the gap
How Plant+ closes the gap
between plant and animal protein
Plant proteins have historically scored lower on digestibility metrics than whey. Three design decisions in Plant+ are specifically engineered to close these gaps.
DIAAS Score — Protein Quality (after enzyme system)
Whey Protein Isolate
~1.09
Plant+ blend + enzymes ThryveOn
~0.92+
Pea protein alone (unaided)
~0.82
Soy protein isolate
~1.00
DIAAS = Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score. Enzyme system (Bromelain + Cellulase) meaningfully improves effective digestibility.
Leucine Content Comparison (per 25g serving)
Whey Protein Isolate
~2.7g
Plant+ (blend + L-Leucine 500mg) ThryveOn
~2.7g
Pea protein alone (unaided) most competitors
~2.2g
L-Leucine 500mg bridges the gap. ~2.5g is the mTOR activation threshold. Most plant proteins sit below it.
Sweetener Comparison
Monk Fruit Extract Plant+ uses
Zero glycaemic
Stevia (Rebaudioside A)
Zero glycaemic
Sucralose / Ace-K most competitors
Microbiome impact
Sugar (sucrose) some mass brands
Insulin response
Monk Fruit mogrosides are not absorbed — zero metabolic effect. Tey et al. (2017, EJCN) confirmed no blood glucose or insulin response.
Bloating Risk Comparison
Plant+ (with enzyme system) ThryveOn
Minimal
Whey Protein (for non-lactose intolerant)
Low
Standard pea protein (no enzymes)
Moderate-High
Soy protein isolate
Moderate
Alpha-Galactosidase eliminates RFO fermentation — the primary mechanism behind pea protein bloating.
Product Synergy
Plant+ works harder
Plant+ works harder
alongside ThryveOn Hydrate+ & Vitals
The three ThryveOn products are formulated without ingredient conflicts and deliver compounding benefits when stacked.
Plant+
+
Hydrate+
Post-Workout Recovery Stack
- Hydrate+ restores electrolytes and cellular hydration while Plant+ delivers amino acids for muscle protein synthesis
- Bromelain in Plant+ aids protein digestion; Taurine in Hydrate+ optimises the cellular environment for recovery
- Electrolyte repletion (Na, K, Mg) from Hydrate+ supports muscle contraction efficiency during protein synthesis
- Zero ingredient overlap — no redundant dosing or counteractive effects
On blood thinners? Discuss Bromelain (mild anticoagulant at high doses) with your doctor before stacking. At 300mg one serving, risk is low.
Plant+
+
Vitals
Daily Foundational Stack
- Vitals supplies Vitamin D3 + K2 and B-complex vitamins that support the hormonal environment for protein utilisation
- Zinc in Plant+ (from pumpkin seed) complements the mineral baseline in Vitals without exceeding safe upper limits
- Omega-3s in Vitals support cell membrane integrity — improving amino acid transport into muscle cells
- Prebiotic fibre from Acacia Gum in Plant+ works alongside probiotic-supporting nutrients in Vitals
Plant+
+
Hydrate+
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Vitals
Complete ThryveOn Protocol
- Vitals (morning) → Hydrate+ (intra/post-workout) → Plant+ (post-workout or anytime protein target)
- Full spectrum: protein synthesis + hydration + micronutrient foundation + digestive support + prebiotic
- Designed for athletes, active adults, and anyone targeting body composition and recovery simultaneously
- Safe for daily use — all ingredients within established safe upper intake levels
Plant+
Standalone
Solo Performance
- 25g complete protein — satisfies daily protein targets as a standalone shake or meal supplement
- The enzyme system works independently — no other products needed to avoid bloating
- Suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and those avoiding soy, dairy, and artificial ingredients
- Monk Fruit sweetening means no sugar crash — safe for diabetics and those managing blood glucose
Research Library
Key studies behind Plant+
The peer-reviewed human clinical studies that directly informed the formulation of ThryveOn Plant+.
Pea Protein
Muscle Hypertrophy
2017
Pea protein supplementation produces equivalent muscle thickness gains to whey protein over 12 weeks
Jäger et al. (JISSN, 2017, n=161 double-blind RCT) — resistance-trained men supplementing with pea protein achieved comparable bicep muscle thickness increases to whey protein over 12 weeks. The largest controlled study directly comparing pea to whey protein in human subjects.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr, 2017
PubMed
L-Leucine
mTOR / MPS
2012
Free-form leucine supplementation rescues the MPS response of a sub-threshold protein dose
Churchward-Venne et al. (J Physiol, 2012) demonstrated that supplementing a suboptimal protein dose with free-form L-Leucine produced a muscle protein synthesis response comparable to a full optimal dose. The direct scientific basis for Plant+'s 500mg L-Leucine addition.
J Physiol, 2012
PubMed
Brown Rice Protein
Body Composition
2013
Brown rice protein produces equivalent body composition and exercise performance gains to whey
Joy et al. (Nutr J, 2013) — 8-week randomised controlled trial found no significant differences in body composition, muscle thickness, or exercise performance between brown rice protein and whey protein supplementation in resistance-trained men.
Nutrition Journal, 2013
PubMed
Total Protein Dose
MPS Maximalisation
2009
20–25g protein maximises the anabolic response to resistance exercise in young adults
Moore et al. (Am J Clin Nutr, 2009) established that 20–25g of high-quality protein maximises muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise. Beyond 25g, additional protein is oxidised rather than incorporated into muscle. The scientific basis for Plant+'s exact 25g serving.
Am J Clin Nutr, 2009
PubMed
Alpha-Galactosidase
Bloating / GI Comfort
1994
Alpha-Galactosidase significantly reduces gas and bloating from legume consumption
Ganiats et al. (J Fam Pract, 1994) — a double-blind crossover study confirmed that Alpha-Galactosidase enzyme supplementation before legume-containing meals significantly reduced gastrointestinal symptoms including flatulence and bloating. The same enzyme mechanism used in Beano™.
J Fam Pract, 1994
PubMed
Acacia Gum
Gut Microbiome
2008
Acacia Gum supplementation significantly increases beneficial gut bacteria versus inulin
Calame et al. (Br J Nutr, 2008) — a randomised crossover trial found that Acacia Gum (10g/day for 4 weeks) produced significantly greater increases in Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus populations compared to inulin, with better GI tolerance. Validates the prebiotic rationale for Acacia Gum inclusion.
Br J Nutr, 2008
PubMed
Monk Fruit Extract
Blood Glucose / Insulin
2017
Monk Fruit Extract has zero effect on blood glucose and insulin vs sucrose
Tey et al. (EJCN, 2017) — crossover RCT confirmed that Monk Fruit Extract produced no measurable effects on blood glucose, insulin, appetite, or energy intake compared to sucrose. Validates Monk Fruit as a zero-glycaemic sweetener for metabolic health.
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2017
PubMed
Pea Protein
Muscle Thickness
2015
Pea protein supplementation significantly increases muscle thickness versus placebo over 12 weeks
Babault et al. (JISSN, 2015, n=161) — double-blind RCT demonstrating pea protein produced significantly greater bicep muscle thickness gains than placebo after 12 weeks of resistance training. One of the largest human RCTs conducted specifically on pea protein supplementation.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr, 2015
PubMed
Bromelain
Protein Digestion
1988
Bromelain demonstrates broad-spectrum proteolytic activity and GI efficacy
Taussig & Batkin (Planta Medica, 1988) — comprehensive review establishing Bromelain's proteolytic mechanisms, stability characteristics, and gastrointestinal efficacy. Foundational evidence for Bromelain as a digestive enzyme supplement for protein breakdown and absorption support.
Planta Medica, 1988
PubMed
Science FAQ
When matched for leucine content and total protein dose, plant protein achieves comparable muscle protein synthesis (MPS) to whey. Jäger et al. (2017, JISSN) established that pea protein produced similar muscle thickness gains to whey over 12 weeks. The critical factor is leucine — the amino acid that activates the mTOR pathway for MPS. ThryveOn adds L-Leucine 500mg to bring total leucine to ~2.7g, definitively above the 2.5g MPS activation threshold.
Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) is maximally activated when the mTOR signalling pathway is triggered by leucine. Moore et al. (2009, Am J Clin Nutr) established that 20–25g of high-quality protein maximises MPS. Churchward-Venne et al. (2012) demonstrated that supplementing a sub-threshold protein dose with free-form leucine can match the MPS response of a full dose. ThryveOn Plant+ delivers 25g protein with ~2.2g natural leucine from the blend, then adds 500mg free-form L-Leucine to reach ~2.7g total — above the ~2.5g threshold for maximal mTOR activation.
The primary cause of bloating from pea protein is raffinose-family oligosaccharides (RFOs) — complex sugars that humans cannot digest, which pass to the colon and are fermented by bacteria to produce gas. Alpha-Galactosidase (500mg, Aspergillus niger) specifically cleaves these RFOs before they reach the colon. This is the same enzyme mechanism used in Beano. Additionally, Cellulase (400 CU) breaks down cellulose cell walls that trap amino acids, and Acacia Gum (500mg) feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
No single plant protein provides a complete amino acid profile. Pea protein is high in lysine and BCAAs but low in methionine. Brown Rice protein fills this gap with higher methionine and cysteine. Pumpkin Seed adds zinc, magnesium, and tryptophan. Together, the three sources create a complementary profile that — when matched for leucine — produces comparable MPS to whey (Jäger et al., 2017, JISSN). The addition of L-Leucine 500mg eliminates the one measurable gap between the blend and whey.
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme (protease) from pineapple stem that breaks down protein peptide bonds, releasing individual amino acids for absorption. In the context of plant protein, Bromelain improves the effective digestibility of the blend. Taussig & Batkin (1988, Planta Medica) established Bromelain's efficacy as a digestive enzyme. ThryveOn uses 300mg microencapsulated Bromelain (7,500 FCC PU) — microencapsulation ensures stability through the acidic environment of the stomach to the small intestine where digestion occurs.
Yes. The three products are formulated without ingredient conflicts. Post-workout, Plant Protein + Hydrate+ is an optimal pairing: Hydrate+ restores electrolytes and cellular hydration while Plant+ provides amino acids for muscle protein synthesis. Bromelain in Plant+ aids protein digestion; Taurine in Hydrate+ optimises the cellular environment for recovery. On blood thinners? Discuss Bromelain with your doctor. At 300mg in one serving, risk is low — but the conversation is worth having.
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