Jejunal Casein Feeding Is Followed by More Rapid Protein Digestion and Amino Acid Absorption When Compared with Gastric Feeding in Healthy Young Men [Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions]

Conclusions: Jejunal feeding of intact casein is followed by more rapid protein digestion and AA absorption when compared with gastric feeding in healthy young men. The greater postprandial increase in circulating EAA concentrations may allow a more robust increase in muscle protein synthesis rate after jejunal vs. gastric casein feeding. This trial was registered at trialregister.nl as NTR2801.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - September 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Luttikhold, J., van Norren, K., Buijs, N., Ankersmit, M., Heijboer, A. C., Gootjes, J., Rijna, H., van Leeuwen, P. A., van Loon, L. J. Tags: Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions Source Type: research