Should protein supplements be recommended to high school athletes that lift weights?
I’m a high school wrestling coach.
From a clinical viewpoint should protein supplements (such a whey) be recommended to high school athletes that are lifting weights and trying to get stronger? I want them to get the most out of their time and effort, but also do not want to encourage something that a dietitian...
Some references say that diets rich in animal proteins promote excessive elimination of calcium in the urine.
Some references are saying that diets rich in animal proteins stimulate the release of parathyroid hormone and promote excessive elimination of calcium in the urine, which encourages bone resorption."
One reference indicated that the federal government, intending to be on the safe side, established its minimum Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein at twice the value...
I tried the powders and need to take in more calories and fat, but I am not sure of the foods I can consume.
Hi. I am 30 years old, 6 feet 2 inches and weigh a mere 135 to 140 pounds. I really would like to gain 10 to 15 pounds and maintain it. I would say that I do eat 3 regular meals a day and some in-between as well. A few years ago, (maybe 5)...
When I enter 35% for my protein intake in your calculator, I get an error message that 35% is too high.
When I enter 35% for my protein intake in your Healthy Body Calculator®, I get an error message that 35% is too high. I am a weightlifter and this is not 'unreasonable'. Please fix this or find a way to enter whatever values we would like. I like your page and would like to...
To suggest that a male weightlifter needs only 63 grams of protein per day reminds me of my high school football days.
Your attempts to give sound advice on sports nutrition are appreciated. However, it seems inappropriate that you give advice on matters, which are obviously outside the realm of your experience and expertise. To suggest that a male weightlifter needs only "63 grams of protein" per day reminds me of my high school football days...
What are the benefits and problems associated with amino acid supplements?
What are the benefits and problems associated with amino acid supplements, particularly a supplement with a wide variety of amino acids, for an individual on a heavy workout schedule and a high carbohydrate diet? I have heard that L-tryptophan supplements are associated with a blood disease, is this true?
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid...
Does hard boiling an egg destroy some of the amino acids?
Does hard boiling an egg destroy some of the amino acids or does it remain the same as raw?
Most of the amino acids (protein) in an egg are found in the white. The yolk is mostly fat. The amino acid content of a raw or cooked egg is basically the same, no matter how...
Do I need to compliment milk and egg to make a complete protein?
I've read the Q and A on milk, eggs, and protein and still have a question. First is milk protein a complete protein?
Do I need to compliment milk protein and egg whites to make a complete protein?
Is the powdered egg white considered "raw" and therefore a problem with biotin?
I can't seem to find my...
How much protein do I as a female need per day in grams?
How much protein do I really need per day in grams? I am female, mid-30's. I am currently taking the Fenfluramine, Phentermine combination and eating my usual diet ( low fat, high in complex carbohydrates, veggies, some meat and fish, some dairy).
I saw in the Dunne's Nutrition Almanac, 3rd ed., which a woman within...
In a well balanced 1500 calorie a day diet, what is too much protein?
In a well balanced 1500 calorie a day diet what is too much protein (in grams) to consume? I am involved in weight training and really feel better when I eat MORE protein than is advised in various charts. Why is too much (assuming the protein I am eating is high quality, low fat,...