Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 --- sadlersweb wrote: > Hi Shona, > I see Barb has provided us with some great info > again. I tried looking proteins up but couldn't > come up with anything much, other than general info, > i.e. " Most of us eat twice as much protein as we > need. Generally a high-protein diet is only > recommended in special circumstances, i.e. when > someone is recovering from an illness, severe burns, > etc. Proteins are made up of amino acids. When > dietary protein from plant or animal sources is > converted to body protein, amino acids provide basic > components of cells and tissues, serve as catalysts > for biochemical reactions, and bolster the immune > system. " > Also, " the body uses protein for growth, tissue > replacement, and repair. It stores any excess as > fat, rather than converting it to muscle. " > Best wishes, Carol > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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