interesting differences in digestion of processed milk products. New article.

[LAJ12345]

stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3504198...

”Pasteurisation, UHT treatment and homogenisation were commonly used to process milk, but Ahlborn wanted to know what these treatments meant for digestion and nutrient uptake.”

“She examined milk nutrient digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, finding the protein in UHT milk was digested the fastest, followed by the protein in pasteurised homogenised milk, then pasteurised non-homogenised and finally, raw milk.

Curd formation and stomach emptying of solid matter and lipids were also measured.

There were substantial differences in digestion of the fats and solid portions of the milks.

The research has created an understanding of how processing affects the gastric digestion of milk protein and how this could contribute to milk’s nutritional outcomes.

Ahlborn said the findings could lead to tailored milk products that delivered superior nutritional value to consumers with different nutritional needs, such athletes or the elderly.

“As the global population grows and ages, the need for quality nutrition is paramount and this research could contribute to meeting this need.”

[LAJ12345]

I wonder if it is one of the reasons why milk affects PD outcomes. It is mostly consumed processed so if proteins are digesting fast they might compete with the meds. I wonder if raw milk if it digests slower would be as bad.

[MBAnderson in reply to LAJ12345]

Raw milk would be better on that score, but is riskier for bacteria

[LAJ12345 in reply to MBAnderson]

Yes, not suggesting raw milk is a good idea but might explain why processed which is how we have to legally get it is bad for pd

[Buckholt in reply to LAJ12345]

Strange, I read that completely the other way. I thought processing protein as quickly as possible would be better so that it is out of the way before taking meds?

[LAJ12345 in reply to Buckholt]

yes, that’s what I thought at first but it does mean the amino acids will flood the system quickly instead of slowly so I was thinking that might flood the levodopa, making the drugs less effective? Milk is probably most often taken in drinks between meals I think?

[JayPwP]

Thank you 🙏