Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 > > >Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:39:34 -0800 > " daveo " <daveo > " Excess protein " is a myth > > > >Leanne [leanne] > > > >>>...it is this excess protein that >>> >>> >is a major cause of osteoporosis.<< > >It's a myth that osteoporosis is causes by " excessive protein. " While >excessive protein in one's diet influences a number of related health >factors, medical literature does not support this particular conclusion. > >I know you can go to dozens, maybe hundreds, of websites to find nonmedical >reports supporting the myth. > Hi, There are numerous causal factors associated with osteo, and excess protein consumption heads the list, although it is certainly true that overproduction of cortisol appears to be involved in malabsorption of calcium as well in some, but not all, cases (high cortisol levels are absolutely measurable, and are not indicated as a factor in all presentations of osteoporosis). Besides excessive protein in the diet, other factors re osteo development include lack of weight-bearing exercise, smoking, the consumption of excess phosphorus (usually in soft drinks), high salt intake, and genetic susceptibility. >I know this is an incomplete picture of the process but hopefully enough to >start people thinking about dispelling the excess protein myth. > I would have no problems with your argument, except that your facts are incomplete and the excess protein issue is not a myth. Cheers, Leanne XXX >Dave > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 Leanne, Do you have a definition for what exactly " excess protein " is? Knowing that will help us make sure we are not saying the same thing. Dave Leanne [leanne] I would have no problems with your argument, except that your facts are incomplete and the excess protein issue is not a myth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2003 Report Share Posted March 17, 2003 Leanne, Just for info, here's a link describing protein requirements from the FDA. My purpose here is to get a feel for what's a normal protein intake. Excerpted from... http://nutrition.tufts.edu/publications/matters/2001-10-15.shtml " Protein requirements " The government mandated Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is based on body weight. Take a minute to calculate your protein requirement. You'll be surprised by the amount you require compared to the amount you take in. The RDA is as follows: " Multiply .36 grams by your weight in pounds. This will equal the grams of protein needed each day. For example, a woman who weighs 118 pounds would require 43 grams of protein each day (.36 x 118 = 43 grams). " The average American easily reaches and often exceeds this protein requirement (without even being on a high protein diet). Actual daily protein consumption ranges from 88-92 grams for men and 63-66 grams for women. " There are many conditions in which extra protein is needed, including childhood/ adolescence (growth), pregnancy, lactation, intense strength and endurance training, and some diseases such as AIDS and cancer. Elderly persons also may require additional amounts of protein. " Also, from the same source " American Heart Association Diet Composition recommendations " Protein: 15% of calories or less " Carbohydrate: 55% of calories or more " Fat: 30% of calories or less (7-10% saturated) " Typical American Diet Composition " Protein: 12-16% of calories " Carbohydrate: 49% of calories " Fat: 34% of calories " Leanne [leanne] I would have no problems with your argument, except that your facts are incomplete and the excess protein issue is not a myth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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