I was looking for information on how protein gets digested. I found an interesting article on wikipedia, and it states this:
"The enzymes responsible for protein digestion require an acidic environment to function, while the enzymes that digest sugars and starches require an alkaline pH. A single meal that combines a high-protein food with carbohydrates (ex. meat and potatoes) may create a stomach pH that is neither optimal for protein or carbohydrate digestion, and fermentation of the stomach contents will result in digestive problems like bloating and heartburn."
I've never heard of this before. All of my meals combine protein and carbs, and I generally don't have indigestion.
Now, here's what I'm interested in. Say I just worked out and I want to consume protein and carbohydrates to initiate protein synthesis and muscle growth after the workout. Would drinking a protein shake high in carbs be counterproductive if carbs and proteins are digested in different pH conditions? Would it be more productive to consume the protein first, and then the carbs later or the other way around? Or am I just confusing myself with minor details?
"The enzymes responsible for protein digestion require an acidic environment to function, while the enzymes that digest sugars and starches require an alkaline pH. A single meal that combines a high-protein food with carbohydrates (ex. meat and potatoes) may create a stomach pH that is neither optimal for protein or carbohydrate digestion, and fermentation of the stomach contents will result in digestive problems like bloating and heartburn."
I've never heard of this before. All of my meals combine protein and carbs, and I generally don't have indigestion.
Now, here's what I'm interested in. Say I just worked out and I want to consume protein and carbohydrates to initiate protein synthesis and muscle growth after the workout. Would drinking a protein shake high in carbs be counterproductive if carbs and proteins are digested in different pH conditions? Would it be more productive to consume the protein first, and then the carbs later or the other way around? Or am I just confusing myself with minor details?
