Enhancing essential amino acid bioavailability of soy protein through Streptococcus thermophilus ST4 supplementation
<i>S. thermophilus</i> ST4 supplementation improved the nutritional quality of soy protein by enhancing essential amino acid bioavailability. These findings support its application as a probiotic for improving plant-based protein utilization, offering a practical dietary strategy to address amino acid limitations in vegetarian and high-protein diets.
Authors
- Chiou-Yeong Saw
- Der-Kai Lau
- Wei-Jen Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9809-9954)
- Cheng-Yen Liu
- Chi‐Fai Chau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6761-7932)
- Hui-Fang Chu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5539-3747)
- David Agus Setiawan Wibisono
- Bo-Long Jian
Institutions
- National Chung Hsing University (TW)
- GenMont Biotech (Taiwan) (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2026-01-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1740277
- Primary Topic
- Phytoestrogen effects and research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Science and Technology Council