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>Hi Joan - > >No, I mean protein absorption. > >For example, here is an explanation of what trypsin >does, from website <a rel=nofollow target=_blank >href="http://www.ebi.ac.uk/interpro/potm/2003_5/Page1.h >tm">http://www.ebi.ac.uk/interpro/potm/2003_5/Page1.htm ></a> > >"Trypsin and chymotrypsin, like most proleotytic >enzymes, are synthesized as inactive zymogen >precursors (trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen) to >prevent unwanted destruction of cellular proteins, and >to regulate when and where enzyme activity occurs. >The inactive zymogens are secreted into the duodenum, >where they travel the small and large intestines prior >to excretion. Zymogens also enter the bloodstream, >where they can be detected in serum prior to excretion >in urine. Zymogens are converted to the mature, >active enzyme by proteolysis to split off a >pro-peptide, either in a subcellular compartment or in >an extracellular space where they are required for >digestion." > >>Steve, do you really mean "protein" absorption or >>"calcium" absorption? >> >>>The only food item that I am aware of that could have >>>a negative impact (potentially major problem if fed >a >>>restricted diet) would be un-cooked peanuts. Raw >>>peanuts possess what is called a "trypsin inhibitor", >>>which interferes with the squirrel's digestive system >>>in such a way so as to block the absorption of >protein >>>in the gut.
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