Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS)

Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) is a method used to measure the quality of a protein based on its amino acid content and how well our body can digest it. It compares the amino acid profile of a protein to human needs, adjusting for how easily the protein is absorbed during digestion. The score ranges from 0 to 1, with higher scores indicating higher protein quality. This helps determine how effectively a food source can meet our dietary amino acid requirements, guiding choices for balanced nutrition.