Aminogen® Triples Rate of Whey Protein Absorption

WAYNE, N.J.—Triarco Industries announced a clinical study published in The Journal of The International Society of Sports Nutrition shows adding Aminogen® to processed whey protein can double and even triple the rate at which whey protein is absorbed. According to the study, this increased absorption rate raises levels of free amino acids by 100 percent and branched-chain amino acid levels (BCAAs) by 250 pecent more than when whey protein is digested without the patented enzyme system. The study also reports that adding Aminogen increases nitrogen retention by 32 pecent.
"Increasing the absorption rate is key for whey protein consumers who are concerned about the effects processing may have on bioavailability and want to maximize the benefits of their protein intake,” explained Triarco director of research and development, Mark Anderson, M.D.
The study’s authors noted that while whey protein is considered easily digested when compared to some other sources of dietary protein, the maximum absorption rate of whey protein has been reported to be between 8 to 10 grams per hour. Gastrointestinal transit time for viscous liquids, during which nutrient absorption can occur, is reported to be 1.5 hours. Protein powders and shakes frequently contain between 20 and 50 g of protein per serving.
The clinical study investigated serum blood levels of free amino acids and BCAAs in 21 healthy males who consumed 50 g of whey protein with and without Aminogen.
The rate of absorption increased 220 percent to 350 percent over controls, depending on how much Aminogen was added.
“Our results confirm that what Aminogen does is allow your body to absorb more amino acids and retain more nitrogen from whey protein concentrate,” Anderson continued. “It does this by accelerating absorption before the protein moves farther along the digestive tract, where nutrient absorption does not occur.”

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