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Dietary proteins
Dietary proteins are essential nutrients necessary for growth and maintenance.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
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A 48-year old asked:
How does low dietary protein leads to hypervolemia?
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A 42-year old asked:
When exercising to gain healthy weight, is dietary protein from grains, meats, and nuts equally good protein?
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A 24-year old male asked:
What diet can I follow if I have adpkd and wanting to build muscle. No current evidence available to support dietary protein vs protein shake.
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A 24-year old female asked:
I have high BUN and BUN/creatinine ratio (normal creatinine). I also have high ALT(SGPT). I understand the BUN can come from high dietary protein, but what does the ALT of 35 mean? Should I reduce protein intake to lower BUN?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Can i take protein dietary supplement if I am already on propranolol ? I lift weights
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A 20-year old female asked:
Are tyrosine supp. Helpful to replenish dopamine after Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) use on days i don't eat enough protein (dietary sources of tyrosine/phenylalanine)?
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A 38-year old asked:
Which part of the grain contains most of the vitamins, proteins and dietary fiber?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I like eating dietary products that are high in protein (such as protein cookies)i also eat veggies, meat, fruit...Is it ok to eat those cookies?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Do eating foods you are allergic to keep your body from absorbing dietary protein? I am allergic to beans and soy, but am trying to be a vegetarian. If i eat foods I am allergic to, do I get protein from them, or does my allergy prevent absorption?
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A 46-year old female asked:
What are protein c and protein s tests?
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A 31-year old asked:
What does it mean when elevated levels of protein c and protein s ?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Dear sir, what is protein c and protein s I need your info about it?
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A 34-year old female asked:
If my protein c functional is high and my protein s functional is normal what does this mean?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Protein S 107% (60-130) Protein C 67%.( 70-140) should I be concerned with low protein C results ?
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A 45-year old male asked:
When I get acid reflux its often for a few consecutive days. Then it disappears for weeks or months. Why?. No dietary changes.
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A 43-year old asked:
protein s-functional" came back high?
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A 20-year old male asked about a male:
What is a good protein to carb ratio for a male in his 20's?
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A 62-year old female asked:
Of I have been advised that protein of 5.1 is showing in my blood..Is that s bad dx?
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A 24-year old female asked about a 45-year old female:
What's causes hyperlipidaemia in a person with a health lifestyle both physical and dietary?.P.S-person is 47yrs with a BMI of 26.5
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A 31-year old female asked:
They took 10vials of blood from me for protein s and c blood test.. Is it too much or normal, i was just shocked.
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A 26-year old female asked:
How is trace protein normal on a urine dipstick. I thought any amount of protein is abnormal if its not negative.
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A 34-year old female asked:
My 1 month old baby is being fed with hidrolized milk cause dr suspects shes intolerant to milk protein. Will she grow up normally with this milk?
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A 38-year old asked:
Having protein s deficiency causes you to be sleepy?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Best way to check person's dietary requirements?
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A 42-year old male asked:
How much protein % daily?
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A 30-year old female asked:
What does 4+ protein mean?
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A 51-year old asked:
Is fat a source of protein?
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A 62-year old asked:
Are naked protein drinks good?
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A 43-year old asked:
What can vegans eat for protein?
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A 39-year old asked:
What protein bars should you use?
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