The Claim
The solubility of casein protein powders (5% for micellar casein, 53% for calcium caseinate, 99% for cross-linked sodium caseinate) is strongly correlated with their post-prandial amino acid absorption kinetics, indicating that solubility is a key determinant of digestion rate.
What the research says
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Different types of casein protein powders dissolve in water to different degrees, and the amount that dissolves directly affects how quickly amino acids enter the bloodstream after consumption.
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The solubility of casein protein powders (5% for micellar casein, 53% for calcium caseinate, 99% for cross-linked sodium caseinate) strongly correlates with their post-prandial amino acid absorption kinetics, suggesting solubility is a key determinant of digestion rate.
When protein powder dissolves easily in water, it stays mixed in the stomach instead of forming a thick clot, so it moves faster into the small intestine where enzymes break it down into amino acids that enter the blood. When protein powder doesn't dissolve well, it forms a dense clot in the stomach that takes longer to break down and empty, slowing down amino acid absorption.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that when people drank protein powders that dissolve better in water, their bodies absorbed the amino acids faster and more completely. The most soluble powder (cross-linked sodium caseinate) worked best, supporting the idea that how well the protein dissolves affects how quickly your body uses it.
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