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New Technology to Improve Digestibility of Dietary Protein Aims to Meet Global Demands and Advance Health Outcomes

With Digestiva, researchers from UC Davis are developing a solution using specialized enzymes to improve dietary protein digestion and nutrition. Co-founders Justin Siegel and Wilson Mak have created a biotechnology platform that uses natural proteases to optimize protein breakdown, enhancing muscle health, reducing indigestion, and improving nutrient absorption without altering food taste or texture. This innovation could significantly benefit individual health and address nutritional challenges in developing countries, contributing to global health and sustainability efforts.

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