True ileal digestibility of legumes determined by dual-isotope tracer method in Indian adults

Kashyap, Sindhu ; Varkey, Aneesia ; Shivakumar, Nirupama ; Devi, Sarita ; Reddy B H, Rajashekar ; Thomas, Tinku ; Preston, Thomas ; Sreeman, Sheshshayee ; Kurpad, Anura V (2019) True ileal digestibility of legumes determined by dual-isotope tracer method in Indian adults The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 110 (4). pp. 873-882. ISSN 0002-9165

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Official URL: http://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqz159

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Abstract

Good-quality plant protein sources are important for protein adequacy in a balanced diet. Legumes are known to be a source of good quality plant protein, but the true ileal digestibility of indispensable amino acids (IAAs) of commonly consumed legumes is not known in humans.

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Keywords:intrinsic labeling, dual-isotope tracer technique, legume protein, chickpea, yellow pea, mung bean, dehulling, digestible indispensable amino acid score, DIAAS
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