Question 1

i just added a powdered protein supplement to my  diet.  will this protein with my reg  healthy diet give me more energy ?

Accepted Answer

It's just "food": Powdered protein is just "food," but it is processed food. For example, whey protein powder is the whey protein extracted from milk (we hope the factory is not throwing away the rest of the milk after removing the whey). A person who already has a healthy diet and healthy life (has good kidneys) should not notice any difference if he eats processed protein, except for gaining the added calories.

Question 2

i seem to experience this after i eat something with sugar, examples being an energy drink or a flavoured protein shake supplement. with the exception of these my diet is usually natural whole foods, i generally limit and even exclude sugar in meals?

Accepted Answer

The Runs: Please see your doctor to make sure all is well otherwise.  You may be eating something that you are sensitive to.  You can begin to eliminate one thing at a time from your diet and see if/when things change.  We are all different and you may not be able to tolerate as much sugar as someone else.  Great Plains Laboratory in KS, USA has a good food sensitivity panel.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

which protein shake can help me increase my energy levels?

Accepted Answer

Protein does not-: -give you increased energy, but is needed 2 build muscle by lifting &amp; working out. This will give you more energy, &amp; a better self esteem. You need 50gms/day for maintenance. With heavy lifting a supplement can be used. A bump of 30-45 gms will help build muscle mass. This can also be obtained by diet also, then there is no need to supplement.

Question 4

can the brain break down glucose, fat and protein for energy?

Accepted Answer

General comments: Brain functions primarily on oxygen and glucose metabolism, but can substitute ketone bodies if necessary, and these come from metabolism of triglycerides (medical food Axona).  Brain does not metabolize proteins for energy.

Question 5

gtp provides the energy for protein synthesis, is this true?

Accepted Answer

Not really: GTP has more to do with second messenger systems for hormones. ATP is your energy currency.

Question 6

if a child eats adequate protein but total energy intake is below that needed by the body, what will follow?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If they are not eating enough calories to maintain adequate growth, their weight will decrease, and eventually their height may decrease.  This is called failure to thrive.

Question 7

do protein shakes and energy drinks have side effects.

Accepted Answer

They can: If your diet has too much protein & not enough carbohydrates, you may feel tired. You may also be missing  essential other nutrients-vitamins & minerals & healthy fats. Energy drinks typically have a lot of sugar & caffeine & other stimulants that can make you anxious & jittery, & more fatigued when they wear off in a couple of hours. A balanced diet of healthy real food is a much better option.

Question 8

can you recommend a good whey protein powder?  i am trying to lose weight and have more energy for exercise.  55 yo female.

Accepted Answer

Most : Supplements provide similar ingredients.  I would go by what tastes best.   You will stick with it if it tastes ok.   If it is tough to drink won't be as easy to use.    Ask to sample or try several at your local store.   I prefer muscle milk.  Several flavors.  But look around several out there.   Also exercise and well balanced diet to make the turn around complete

Question 9

does amway's multi vitamin tablets really work? if so can i stop taking fruits and protein rich foods? is it sufficient if i eat energy rich foods?

Accepted Answer

"really work" BUT...: I am not sure what you mean by "really work" but they will provide a source of vitamins & minerals. However, supplements are not a substitute for a healthy diet. Fruits have many beneficial phytonutrients not found in vitamin tablets. Vitamins do not contain any protein. I'm not sure what you mean by energy rich foods but sugars & simple carbs are among the least healthy foods to eat!

Question 10

have any studies determined an upper limit for daily protein intake, assuming you have no underlying conditions? if you ate more than this estimated limit, but still met your nutritional requirements / energy intake were balanced, what might happen?

Accepted Answer

: The Atkins diet is a diet with very high protein which can be doubled the recommended protein intake. This diet is used for weight loss and fighting diabetes mellitus. However, it is not easy to follow for a long time because your will crave for sweetened foods. If you do not have liver or kidney disease, high protein diet, especially with vegetarian protein, is safe.

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I just added a powdered protein supplement to my diet. will this protein with my reg healthy diet give me more energy ?

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I seem to experience this after i eat something with sugar, examples being an energy drink or a flavoured protein shake supplement. with the exception of these my diet is usually natural whole foods, i generally limit and even exclude sugar in meals?

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Which protein shake can help me increase my energy levels?

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Can the brain break down glucose, fat and protein for energy?

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Gtp provides the energy for protein synthesis, is this true?

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If a child eats adequate protein but total energy intake is below that needed by the body, what will follow?

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Do protein shakes and energy drinks have side effects.

A member asked:

Can you recommend a good whey protein powder? i am trying to lose weight and have more energy for exercise. 55 yo female.

A member asked:

Does amway's multi vitamin tablets really work? if so can i stop taking fruits and protein rich foods? is it sufficient if i eat energy rich foods?

A member asked:

Have any studies determined an upper limit for daily protein intake, assuming you have no underlying conditions? if you ate more than this estimated limit, but still met your nutritional requirements / energy intake were balanced, what might happen?

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