Ingestion of 'whole cell' or 'split cell' Chlorella sp., Arthrospira sp., and milk protein show divergent postprandial plasma amino acid responses with similar postprandial blood glucose control in humans.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Microalgae provide a sustainable basis for protein-rich food production. However, human data concerning microalgae ingestion, subsequent postprandial amino acid (AA) availability and associated metabolic responses are minimal.

Objectives

We investigated ingesting Arthrospira sp. (spirulina;SPR), and Chlorella sp. (chlorella; in 'whole cell' [WCC] and 'split cell' [SCC] forms, the latter proposed to improve digestibility), compared with a high-quality animal derived protein source (milk; MLK).

Subjects/methods

Ten participants (age; 21 ± 1y, BMI; 25 ± 1 kg·m^-2) completed a randomised, crossover, double-blind study, partaking in 4 counterbalanced (for order) experimental visits. At each visit participants ingested SPR, WCC, SCC or M

SUBMITTER: Williamson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11602285 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature