High Quality Protein Promotes Optimal Health Nov 7, 2008
Dietary protein recommendations have traditionally been based on preventing deficiency (i ... There are compelling data to support the ability of dietary protein to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and reduce muscle loss in aging individuals ... However, Role of Dietary Protein in Sarcopenia of Aging reported that 15 percent to 38 percent of adult men and 27 percent to 41 percent of adult women have dietary protein intakes below current recommended levels. (Agri-View, WI)
Researchers note differences between people and animals on calorie restriction Sep 25, 2008
The investigators wanted to take one more look at the relationship between dietary protein and IGF-1, so Fontana asked a group of CRONies to eat less protein for a few weeks ... Increasing dietary protein is one way many CRONies guard against becoming malnourished. (EurekAlert!)
High Protein Breakfast Helps Dieters Sep 4, 2008
A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that timing of dietary protein intake affects feelings of fullness throughout the day. The study concluded that when people ate high-quality protein foods, from sources such as eggs and lean Canadian bacon, for breakfast they had a greater sense of sustained fullness throughout the day compared to when more protein was eaten at lunch or dinner. (Newsmax)
B-vitamin Deficiency May Cause Vascular Cognitive Impairment Sep 3, 2008
Homocysteine is produced by the breakdown of a dietary protein called methionine. B-vitamins, including folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, are required to convert homocysteine back to methionine, thereby reducing the blood concentration of homocysteine. (Science Daily)
In food crisis, Asians look to agriculture Jul 1, 2008
Meat gives Asians more than 18% of their dietary protein, double what it did in the '70s. Indonesia's investment in agriculture has languished as farming took a back seat in recent decades to industry and services. (USA Today)
Heifer Feed Efficiency Saves Money: Limit Feeding Deserves Serious Look Jun 12, 2008
This leads us to the conclusion that the improved diet efficiency that we have seen is not only for energy but also applies to dietary protein, this dairy scientist notes. Overall, he says, utilizing HC compared to HF rations fed to maintain optimum levels of daily gain have shown that whole-body growth and skeletal measurements were unaffected. (Agri-View, WI)
Designer Whey Launches New Protein Blitz Drinks: Protein Like You've Never Tasted Before Jun 10, 2008
The current recommended dietary guidelines and practices in the U.S. support the use of dietary protein at levels above 1. 5 g/kg per day or. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
U of I study shows how to lose weight without losing bone Jun 6, 2008
"The combination and/or interaction of dietary protein, calcium from dairy, and the additional vitamin D that fortifies dairy products appears to protect bone health during weight loss," he added. Because higher-protein diets have been associated with elevated urinary calcium levels, some scientists have feared that these diets cause bone demineralization. (EurekAlert!)
DESIGNER WHEY Muscles Up In GNC Franchise Show in Las Vegas With Debut of New DESIGNER PROTEIN BLITZ Drinks and DESIGNER WHEY Lite & Lean Product May 15, 2008
The current recommended dietary guidelines and practices in the U.S. support the use of dietary protein at levels above 1. 5 g per kg of body weight per day or. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Gene Oppositely Controlled By Dietary Protein, Sugar Apr 12, 2008
"Therefore, teasing apart the relative contributions of dietary proteins and sugars in insulin signaling should prove insightful.". "What is novel and exciting in the work of [Pankratz and colleagues] is the combination of gene regulation studies, endocrinology, and physiology in a model genetic organism whose genome and gene regulatory linkages can be readily compared to the human genome," wrote Eric Rulifson of the University of California, San Francisco, in an accompanying commentary. (Science Daily)
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)
