Casein
Description
Casein is a type of Dietary Protein present in some Dairy Products. The of Casein is 77.
Casein is a Phosphoprotein - it contains Phosphates as members of its Amino Acid side chains.
Casein may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Amino Acids
Casein may facilitate the absorption of dietary Amino Acids (and the Dietary Proteins from which these Amino Acids are derived from) - Casein increases the transit time of Dietary Proteins through the Gastrointestinal Tract because Casein forms a gel-like consistency within the Gastrointestinal Tract that tends to slow down its transit time.
Minerals
Casein keeps the Calcium in Milk in a soluble state (the Calcium in Milk is in the form of Calcium Caseinate).
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Casein
Enzymes
Rennin may cause the coagulation of Casein which prevents it from escaping from the Stomach prior to its partial digestion by Pepsin.
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