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...
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...
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...
Your information regarding protein requirements for weight training is being debated.
I just wanted to let you know that your information regarding protein requirements for weight training is being debated on the newsgroups called misc.fitness.weights. The title of the debate is "MetRx Protein Debate". I'm speaking of your protein topic.
I'm hoping that you will join the discussion and contribute with some empirical data, as most...
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...
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,...
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)...
What’s the difference between powdered protein supplements such as whey and amino acid pills?
What is the difference between powdered protein supplements such as whey and amino acid pills?
Whey is the clear liquid drained off milk during the making of cheese. It contains protein and all 8 essential amino acids are present, but not in sufficient quantity to be a sole source of protein unless you plan to...