Which of the following protein sources provides the highest level of essential amino acids?
A)Soy protein
B)Whey protein
C)Casein protein
D)No differences exist in the levels of essential amino acids between these protein sources

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Whey protein is recognized as the most complete and high-quality protein source because it contains all nine essential amino acids in the highest concentrations compared to other proteins. Soy protein is also a good source of essential amino acids, but it is not as concentrated as whey protein. Casein protein is a slow-digesting protein but is not as high in essential amino acids as whey protein.

Which of the Following Protein Sources Provides the Highest Level