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Old Sat, Aug-10-02, 19:22
Natrushka Natrushka is offline
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Default Re: Very Confused About Protein (LONG)

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Originally posted by Shasta
Since an average of 58% of the protein can become carbohydrate, we multiply 60 protein grams by 58%.


Shasta, they are talking about the process of gluconeogeneis - the creation of glucose from excess protein. The key being 'excess'. A few things:
  • 60g of protein is by no means excessive.
  • the process of de novo gluconeogenesis takes place in the absence of insulin, and unless you're very insulin resistant (a la diabetic) it will not cause you any ill effects.
  • the process of de novo gluconeogensis is something that is ongoing - it can be happening all the time, depending on how many carbs you're eating (it will happen if you're not eating enough), how often you eat (it wil happen more if you eat fewer meals), how high your metabolism is (higher = more). It is the safeguard that our bodies have to maintain glucose homeostatis. Red blood cells can only use glucose. It's not something to worry about - and it's really not something you can stop, either.
  • excessive protein for a 111lb woman would be in the area of 2g per lb of body weight, and even then? maybe not.
  • there is no 'meat fast' in DANDR. There is a plan named after Dr. Stillman that involves a lot of protein, little fat and little carbs. These things get bastardized over time - just like the Fat Fast - it's not for everyone, nor is it a fast.

I'd give some serious thought to was Roz has to say. If you're unhappy with your body's tone perhaps some exercise or weight lifting would be a better idea?

Nat
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