In Defense of Meat Jun 18, 2009
As consumers, we should think about diversifying our sources of dietary protein, eating less beef and pork and more dairy, poultry, fish, and soy. Climate control and public health are critical for our collective future, but both are damaged by inaccuracies and half-truths. (Slate)
Health Tip: Get Enough Dietary Protein Jun 4, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009. (HealthDay News) -- Protein helps your body replace damaged cells and make new ones. (MEDLINEplus)
Too Much Protein, Eaten Along With Fat, May Lead To Insulin Resistance Apr 10, 2009
BCAAs comprise as much as 25 percent of amino acids in dietary protein, and are particularly enriched in diets high in animal (meat) proteins. "I want to be clear that our animal data suggest that there is nothing wrong with obtaining protein from sources that are high in branched-chain amino acids, as long as you are not eating beyond what your energy needs are," said Newgard, who is a professor of pharmacology and cancer biology and professor of medicine at Duke. (Science Daily)
UW-Madison study reveals new options for people with PKU Apr 1, 2009
The GMP protein isolated from whey, on the other hand, is the only known dietary protein that contains only trace amounts of phenylalanine; absolutely pure GMP, in fact, is completely phenylalanine-free. The first GMP human feeding trial was published in February in the Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disorders. (EurekAlert!)
New research shows high-quality protein in eggs contributes to power, strength and energy Feb 17, 2009
Muscle strength: Dietary protein intake directly influences muscle mass, strength and function in people of all ages ... (4) Paddon-Jones, D, et al. Role of dietary protein in the sarcopenia of aging ... (7) Leidy HJ, et al. Increased dietary protein consumed at breakfast leads to an initial and sustained feeling of fullness during energy restriction compared to other meal times. (EurekAlert!)
Women's muscles fade first Mar 29, 2008
Until more research is done, Dr. Rennie can't say why women lose their ability to efficiently convert dietary protein into muscle. But he suspects hormonal changes during menopause are largely to blame for putting women at a "disadvantage" compared with men. (Globe and Mail)
Rhenman takes reins at Solae, puts team in place Mar 24, 2008
In China, for example, where population growth and a growing middle class are creating a greater demand for meats and other foods, he wants the company to capitalize on forecast shortages of dietary protein. In Mexico and Latin America, the need for affordable food among less affluent consumers provides a market for Solae's SuproMax meat alternative as a protein-packed substitute for higher-priced beef. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Uric Acid May Provide Early Clues To Diabetic Kidney Disease Mar 22, 2008
"The serum uric acid concentration is modifiable by drugs or by decreasing the intake of dietary protein, the main source of uric acid," says Dr. Rosolowsky. "If follow-up studies, already underway, demonstrate that serum uric acid concentration predicts the course of early decline in kidney function, then clinical trials would be justified to test whether modifying serum uric acid concentration also modifies the course of renal function decline in type 1 diabetic patients with high... (Science Daily)
You Are What You Eat Feb 27, 2008
" Dietary proteins fall into two groups, the Franklin Institute notes - complete proteins which contain an ample amount of all eight essential amino acids and incomplete proteins which only provide some of the essential amino acids. Complete proteins include fish and meat, fowl and eggs, cheese and yogurt; incomplete proteins are grains, legumes, seeds and nuts, to name a few. "You can, however, combine different incomplete proteins to obtain all necessary amino acids. for example, rice and... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Conference to Explore America's Health Challenges Feb 12, 2008
Based on extensive medical research, IHI has determined at least 50% of all Americans develop reactions of the immune system to common dietary proteins, like gluten found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats. Reactions to gluten can lead to fatigue, depression, abdominal symptoms, malnutrition, infertility, osteoporosis, neurologic syndromes, growth failure in children, colitis, autoimmune diseases, and a risk of cancer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Unique Whey Protein Is Promising Supplement For Strict PKU Diet Feb 5, 2008
Ney hopes to reduce reliance on this cocktail by offering an alternative--foods and beverages made with glycomacropeptide, the only known dietary protein that is phenylalanine-free. Mark Etzel, a UW-Madison food engineer and fellow co-author on the paper, developed a method to purify this unique protein from cheese whey. (Science Daily)
High-Protein Diet Linked with Sustained Weight Loss Jan 31, 2008
So, the researchers further examined dietary protein levels, weight and lipid levels in the group as a whole. They found that protein was still directly related to weight loss, but not with improved blood lipid values. (MEDLINEplus)
New drug helps some with rare disorder eat without fear Jan 20, 2008
It is the only known dietary protein free of phenylalanine, Ney said. Mark Etzel, a UW-Madison food scientist, patented a method of separating GMP from whey. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Low Protein in Diet Tied to Muscle Loss in Seniors Jan 19, 2008
"Dietary protein appears to be associated with the partitioning of body mass in those who gain and lose weight," the researchers note. While the study can't answer the question of whether dietary protein recommendations for older people should be increased, as some experts have suggested, they underscore the importance of meeting current requirements, Houston said. (MEDLINEplus)
Diet Affects Older Men's Weight Training Success Jan 15, 2008
The researchers found that, among men in the diet-counseling group, higher levels of dietary protein were related to greater testosterone responses to strength training. Other studies, the researchers note, have found that high-fiber, low-fat diets may lower men's testosterone levels. (MEDLINEplus)
Getting To The Root Of Caring For Your Hair At Any Age Nov 21, 2007
She also cautioned that some proteins in vegetables are not complete sources of protein and taking multivitamins will not help make up for a lack of dietary protein, as they do not contain protein. Another hair concern for women in their 20s, and 30s, is what happens to their hair when they stop taking birth control pills. (Science Daily)
Boost Your Testosterone Levels Nov 12, 2007
High amounts of dietary protein in your blood can eventually lower the amount of testosterone produced in your testes, says Incledon, who observed this relationship in a Penn State study of 12 healthy, athletic men. Germen scientists have found that having an erection can boost circulating testosterone levels naturally. (Suite101.com)
Nutrition vital for student athletes Sep 13, 2007
Athletes require about the same amount of dietary protein as non-athletes or a little bit more. The usual diets of most athletes provide enough protein to cover the increased amounts that may be needed during the competitive season. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Burning Extra Calories With A 'Futile Protein Cycle' Sep 6, 2007
The effects of dietary protein are thought to be driven at least in part by leucine and perhaps other so-called branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). Yet it has remained unclear whether leucine supplementation actually improves or worsens obesity, Lynch said. (Science Daily)
Hooked on fish! Sep 2, 2007
Its protein, like in meat, is easily digestible and favourably complements dietary protein provided by cereals and legumes that are typically consumed in many developing countries. Calcium is an added bonus found in canned salmon. (Times of India)
Get hooked on fish! Sep 1, 2007
Its protein like that of meat is easily digestible and favourably complements dietary protein provided by cereals and legumes that are typically consumed in many developing countries. Calcium is an added bonus offered by canned salmon. (Times of India)
Extension connection: Mosquitoes: NO! Hummingbirds: YES! Jun 3, 2007
Hummingbirds seeking nectar from your flowers also capture many insects including spiders, tiny flying insects, and those insects that feed on your flowers, all of which provides a great source of dietary protein for the bird. The Ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common species east of the Mississippi. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Exercise may lower diabetes risk in older adults Apr 21, 2007
To investigate how resistance exercise and dietary protein affect metabolism, the researchers had the study participants work out on resistance machines three times a week for 12 weeks. Each workout session lasted for about an hour and 15 minutes, and included 8 exercises. (Scientific American)
