AKN / Antinutrients

Learn about Protease Inhibitors

What is a protease inhibitor?
A protease inhibitor is a type of anitnutrient.  (1)

What does a protease inhibitor do?
A protease inhibitor interferes with protein digestion by inhibiting digestive enzymes. (1)

What contains protease inhibitors?
widely distributed among plants, especially in seeds, grains, and legumes. (1)
pigeon peas (1)

Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-reduce-antinutrients

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