Question 1

are nuts high in protein?

Accepted Answer

Protein source.: Many nuts are a good source of protein. But most also have a high fat content.

Question 2

whats a complete protein?

Accepted Answer

All essential aminos: Some Amino Acids can't be made from others in your body, and a complete protein is one you can live on -- it has plenty of each of these. It's important for vegetarians to mix proteins to get enough of each amino acid; i respect vegetarianism if taken for moral reasons but it makes safe eating more complicated.

Question 3

how much protein % daily?

Accepted Answer

See detailed answer: How to calculate your protein needs:

1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 equals weight in kg
2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg equals protein requirement in grams.

Question 4

what does 4+ protein mean?

Accepted Answer

LOT OF PROTEIN IN UR: Means large amount of protein in  urine.
Kidneys filter waste products from your blood at the same time retaining the things your body needs including protein.Some diseases and medical conditions can allowprotein to pass in urine. Can be temporary like fever, heat& cold exposure and strenous exercise
conditions can cause persistant protein are
diabetes
glomerulonephritis
multiple meyloma&others.

Question 5

what is metamyosyn protein?

Accepted Answer

To get muscle: Is s a blend of proteins most use for bodybuilding in power.

Question 6

is fat a source of protein?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no protein in dietary fat that you ingest

Question 7

is 100mg of protein too much?

Accepted Answer

No.: Not for most people! unless you have major liver or kidney disease it is not. But intake should be slightly less than 1 gram per 2 pounds of body weight, after which will help your low carb diet, but will not help increase muscle mass if exercising!

Question 8

is 9.4 reactive protein high?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would consider it high, but it really depends on what your lab's reference range is. If your doctor says it's high, then ask how to get it down.

Question 9

how much protein is too much?

Accepted Answer

No consensus but...: It is probably more common for people to get too much protein rather than not enough, but there is no consensus as to what constitutes too much. 30-60 grams of protein is enough for most people but many americans get 100-160 grams a day. Too much protein increases risk of osteoporois and other problems- see http://www.Drmcdougall.Com/misc/2004nl/040100puproteinoverload.Htm.

Question 10

what makes proteins defective?

Accepted Answer

Genetic & acquired: Most of the protein defects are due to mutations in the dna, i, e., the person inherited a bad gene from one or both parents.  Protein defects may be acquired as in the case of cjd and mad cow disease.

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