Caffeine And Catechins

[InItForGainz]

Does drinking or taking caffeine-(coffee) or catechins-(Tea) with or after meals inhibit the absorbtion of protein and other nutrients?


Thanks in advance and Reps for responses

 

[The_Old_Guy]

I hope not, or there will be a lot of sad "Protein Coffee" buyers...

Never read anything of the sort, anywhere - but let's see what others come up with in human athletes, real world significance.

 

[cheftepesh1]

Can't see how that would work. I wouldn't worry about it as stated protein coffee is a regular thing and there is absorption.

 

[booneman77]

there are small amounts of caff/cats in a zillion things... if caff/cats really did inhibit protein absorption we would all have scrawny muscles ha

 

[Slims]

I remember reading something about catechins in tea hindering protein and micronutrient absorbtion, but nothing in regards to caffeine.

 

[Robert5891]

Does drinking or taking caffeine-(coffee) or catechins-(Tea) with or after meals inhibit the absorbtion of protein and other nutrients?


Thanks in advance and Reps for responses

Here you go:

https://examine.com/nutrition/does-green-tea-inhibit-nutrient-uptake/

 

[InItForGainz]

Here you go:

https://examine.com/nutrition/does-green-tea-inhibit-nutrient-uptake/

Sorry if I sound a little stupid here but can someone simplify this part please?
"However, the effects on the protein digestive enzymes (inhibition) are greatly alleviated when one salivates; proline-rich peptides are secreted in the saliva which can reduce the inihibitory effects on protein-digestive enzymes."

 

[Robert5891]

Sorry if I sound a little stupid here but can someone simplify this part please?
"However, the effects on the protein digestive enzymes (inhibition) are greatly alleviated when one salivates; proline-rich peptides are secreted in the saliva which can reduce the inihibitory effects on protein-digestive enzymes."

Basically, when you salivate, there are peptides secreted in your spit that neutralize the protein-inhibiting enzymes....therefore feel free to consume your coffee, tea, caffeine, etc. with peace of mind that it's not stealing your gains.

 

[Slims]

Sorry if I sound a little stupid here but can someone simplify this part please?
"However, the effects on the protein digestive enzymes (inhibition) are greatly alleviated when one salivates; proline-rich peptides are secreted in the saliva which can reduce the inihibitory effects on protein-digestive enzymes."

I think it means that the enzymes in the saliva that the protein gets covered in during chewing prevent the catechins breaking it down. Basically like a protective coating... I think