The Claim

Co-ingestion of a specific probiotic blend with 20 grams of pea protein increases plasma concentrations of methionine by 16–20% and total essential amino acids by 16–16% in healthy young men.

Source: Probiotic Administration Increases Amino Acid Absorption from Plant Protein: a Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Crossover Study

What the research says

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In plain English

When healthy young men consume 20 grams of pea protein with a specific probiotic blend, their blood levels of methionine rise by 16–20% and their total essential amino acids rise by 16–16%.

See the scientific wording

Co-ingestion of a specific probiotic blend with 20 grams of pea protein increases plasma concentrations of methionine by 16–20% and total essential amino acids by 16–16% in healthy young men, potentially mitigating the inherent methionine deficiency of plant-based proteins without requiring increased protein intake.

Why this might work

Specific bacteria in the gut break down pea protein into smaller pieces and free amino acids, allowing the intestines to absorb more methionine and other essential amino acids into the blood.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Probiotic Administration Increases Amino Acid Absorption from Plant Protein: a Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Crossover Study

    Taking this specific probiotic with pea protein helps the body absorb more of the important amino acids like methionine, making the plant protein work better without needing to eat more of it.

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