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Quick Answer. Protein digestion doesn't happen all at once, and it can take up to 90 minutes to be fully absorbed by the small intestine. The body can start to digest protein within 15 to 30 minutes. Continue Reading.
A Dr. Pierre Dukan , Nutrition & Dietetics, answered. Of all the food categories, the digestion of proteins is the most time consuming. It takes over three hours to break down and assimilate proteins. The reason for this is simple: protein molecules are long chains with well-soldered links, and to break down their resistance requires the combination of good chewing and the simultaneous attack of various gastric, pancreatic, and biliary juices.