The Claim

Casein exhibits selectivity for certain metal ions (e.g., Ag+, Zn2+) based on chemical compatibility with amino acid side chains such as cysteine, histidine, and carboxyl groups, following principles of hard-soft acid-base theory.

Source: An Overview of Interactions between Goat Milk Casein and Other Food Components: Polysaccharides, Polyphenols, and Metal Ions

What the research says

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How it works
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In plain English

Casein, a protein in milk, seems to grab onto certain metal bits like silver and zinc more than others because its building blocks have spots that naturally stick to those metals.

See the scientific wording

Casein exhibits selectivity for certain metal ions (e.g., Ag+, Zn2+) based on chemical compatibility with amino acid side chains such as cysteine, histidine, and carboxyl groups, following principles of hard-soft acid-base theory.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: An Overview of Interactions between Goat Milk Casein and Other Food Components: Polysaccharides, Polyphenols, and Metal Ions

    The study says casein in milk can pick up certain metal ions like silver and zinc, which matches the claim that it’s picky about which metals it binds to based on its chemical structure.

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