Guest guest Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 In a message dated 9/24/02 2:34:12 AM, writes: >I don't think that getting glutamate from natural sources is bad at >all. Again, my point was regarding *over supplementing.* How do you know >when you're getting too much? Amino acids that aren't used structurally or for fuel, are alas, turned into fat. Leftover nitrogen is excreted via urea. As I said before there is a lot of research going on -- I suppose it there is an upper limit or toxic level of glutamine, the research will reveal it. The body seems to have all sorts of self regulating mechanisms. BTW, I have read Baylock's book -- it's a good cautionary book, but I think he tends to go over board in some areas. >>Re: Also, I believe his book has a thumbs up on Sally Fallon's site.<< She also gave a thumbs up to Diet Cure which advocates the use of various singular amino acids in great quantity. Of course, that doesn't mean she advocates their use or that she agrees with everything either author states. Namaste, Liz <A HREF= " http://www.csun.edu/~ecm59556/Healthycarb/index.html " > http://www.csun.edu/~ecm59556/Healthycarb/index.html</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 Hi Liz: You have made some good points. I think supplementation is a very personal choice. I've heard the arguements about depleted soil and food quality, etc., but my feelings about it so far is that bottled and powdered supplements are essentially refined foods. We seem to be caught in the mindset of getting quick fixes for all our ills. I don't feel confident that artificial supplementation is the answer to our nutritional deficiencies. Even with this claimed depletion of our food value, I have been able to recover quite well without much supplementation and without conventional drugs. It has taken a while, but I have been continually improving. Therefore, I have doubts about our food sources being inadequate. Marla ----- Original Message ----- > > >I don't think that getting glutamate from natural sources is bad at > >all. Again, my point was regarding *over supplementing.* How do you know > >when you're getting too much? > > Amino acids that aren't used structurally or for fuel, are alas, turned into > fat. Leftover nitrogen is excreted via urea. > > As I said before there is a lot of research going on -- I suppose it there is > an upper limit or toxic level of glutamine, the research will reveal it. The > body seems to have all sorts of self regulating mechanisms. > > BTW, I have read Baylock's book -- it's a good cautionary book, but I think > he tends to go over board in some areas. > > >>Re: Also, I believe his book has a thumbs up on Sally > Fallon's site.<< > > She also gave a thumbs up to Diet Cure which advocates the use of various > singular amino acids in great quantity. Of course, that doesn't mean she > advocates their use or that she agrees with everything either author states. > > > Namaste, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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