The Claim
In healthy young men, a 2-week supplementation of a specific probiotic blend with 20g pea protein increases plasma histidine concentrations by up to 49%.
What the research says
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In healthy young men, taking a specific probiotic blend with 20 grams of pea protein for two weeks raises the level of histidine in the blood by up to 49%.
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In healthy young men, a 2-week supplementation of a specific probiotic blend with 20g pea protein increases plasma histidine concentrations by up to 49%, suggesting a potential role in modulating amino acid metabolism or reducing microbial fermentation byproducts in the gut.
Specific bacteria in the gut break down pea protein into smaller pieces and free amino acids, allowing the intestine to absorb more histidine from the food, which then enters the bloodstream at higher levels.
What the research says
1 studyScientists gave healthy young men a probiotic pill along with pea protein for two weeks and found their blood histidine levels jumped by nearly half—exactly what the claim said. This means the combo likely helps the body absorb more histidine from plant protein.
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