Can You Take Caseins with Polyphenols?
Caseins may reduce polyphenol antioxidant effects
Reduced antioxidant activity
Caseins may reduce polyphenol antioxidant effects
Reduced antioxidant activity
Detailed Analysis
When you consume caseins and polyphenols together, the antioxidant activity of polyphenols may be reduced. This is because caseins can bind to polyphenols, making them less effective. As a result, you may not get the full antioxidant benefits from polyphenols. Caseins can bind to polyphenols, reducing their antioxidant activity by 11-27% as measured by ABTS assays. This binding effect may decrease the ability of polyphenols to scavenge free radicals and protect against oxidative stress. The biochemical interaction may involve hydrophobic forces between casein proteins and polyphenol molecules.
What else do you take?
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Optimal Timing
⏱️ Polyphenols separated from Caseins by 5.5h (Caseins can bind to polyphenols, reducing their antioxidant activity by 11-27% a)
Research Sources (2)
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