Effect of Probiotics on Amino Acid Absorption

The goal of this clinical trial is to test effects of consuming probiotics in healthy adults. The main question it aims to answer is:• Do consuming probiotics affect a healthy adult's ability to absorb amino acids from plant proteins?Participants willConsume one dose of probiotic pills per day after meals for two weeksConsume one dose of plant-based plant protein beverage after an overnight fast and collection of one 5 ml fasting blood sampleUndergo blood draw of 6 more 5 ml blood samples for the next 3 hours after consuming plant-based protein beverage

Inclusion Criteria:Be willing and able to comply with study procedures and give written informed consentSelf-reported to be healthyWithin healthy BMI weight range (18.5-23kg/m2)Exclusion Criteria:Any chronic medical conditionIndividuals who were treated for or diagnosed with a gastrointestinal, cardiac, respiratory, circulatory, musculoskeletal, metabolic, immune, autoimmune, haematological, neurological or endocrinological disorderAntibiotic usePrebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and/or digestive enzymes useFood allergy/intolerances/avoidances towards eggs, soya, peanuts, tree nuts, crustaceans, and glutenSmokingAlcohol consumption