ArticleEuropean journal of nutrition2021
Protein and amino acid digestibility of
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Abstract
purposeSpirulina is often used as dietary supplement for its protein content and quality. However, in vivo data on protein digestibility are lacking. This study aims to determine nitrogen and amino acid digestibility in rats. A secondary objective was to test the effect of sonication prior to ingestion to break cell walls.
methodsWistar rats were fed a single test meal containing
resultsReal fecal nitrogen digestibility was 86.0 ± 0.7%, without any differences between groups. Mean
conclusionThe nitrogen and amino acid digestibility of Spirulina is relatively low, and showed no effect of prior sonication. Its amino acid composition is relatively well balanced but not enough to compensate for the poor digestibility.
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