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The Protein Myth

The Building Blocks of Life

Protein is an important nutrient required for the building,
maintenance, and repair of tissues in the body. Amino acids, the
building blocks of protein, can be synthesized by the body or ingested
from food. There are 20 different amino acids in the food we eat, but
our body can only make 11 of them. The 9 essential amino acids which
cannot be produced by the body must be obtained from the diet. A
variety of grains, legumes, and vegetables can also provide all of the
essential amino acids our bodies require. It was once thought that
various plant foods had to be eaten together to get their full protein
value, otherwise known as protein combining or protein complementing.
Intentional combining is not necessary to obtain all of the essential
amino acids.1 As long as the diet contains a variety of grains,
legumes, and vegetables, protein needs are easily met.

Protein Requirements

With the traditional Western diet, the average American consumes about
double the protein her or his body needs. Additionally, the main
sources of protein consumed tend to be animal products which are also
high in fat and saturated fat. Most individuals are surprised to learn
that protein needs are actually much less than what they have been
consuming. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein for the
average, sedentary adult is only 0.8 grams per kilogram of body
weight.2 To find out your average individual need, simply perform the
following calculation:

* Body weight (in pounds) X 0.36 = recommended protein intake

However, even this value has a large margin of safety, and the body's
true need is even lower. Protein needs are increased for women who are
pregnant or breastfeeding. In addition, needs are also higher for
active persons. As these groups require additional calories, increased
protein needs can easily be met through larger intake of food consumed
daily. Extra serving of legumes, tofu, meat substitutes, or other high
protein sources can help meet needs that go beyond the current RDA.

The Problems with High-Protein Diets

High protein diets for weight loss, disease prevention, and enhanced
athletic performance have been greatly publicized over recent years.
However, these diets are supported by little scientific research.
Studies show that the healthiest diet is one that is
high-carbohydrate, low-fat, and moderate in protein. Increased intake
of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are recommended for weight
control3 and preventing diseases such as cancer4 and heart disease.5
High-carbohydrate, low-fat, moderate-protein diets are also
recommended for optimal athletic performance.6 Contrary to the fad
diets currently promoted by some popular books, a diet that is high in
protein can actually contribute to disease and other health problems.

Osteoporosis. Diets that are rich in protein, especially animal
protein,7 are known to cause people to excrete more calcium than
normal through their urine and increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Plant-based diets, which provide adequate protein in addition to
calcium through the consumption of leafy green vegetables, beans, and
fortified fruit juices, can help protect against osteoporosis.

Cancer. Although fat is the dietary substance most often singled out
for increasing one's risk for cancer, animal protein also plays a
role. Specifically, certain proteins present in meat, fish, and
poultry, cooked at high temperatures, especially grilling and frying,
have been found to produce compounds called heterocyclic amines. These
substances have been linked to various cancers including those of the
colon and breast.8-10 A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and
vegetables is important in decreasing cancer risk,4 not to mention
adding more healthful sources of protein in the diet.

Kidney Disease. When people eat too much protein, it releases nitrogen
into the blood or is digested and metabolized. This places a strain on
the kidneys which must expel the waste through the urine. Kidney
problems may result in individuals who are susceptible to disease.

Cardiovascular Disease. Diets high in fat and saturated fat can
increase one's risk of heart disease. High-protein diets often
encourage consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy products, which are all
high in cholesterol, fat, and saturated fat. The most popular of the
high-protein diets have been described as containing excessive amounts
of these artery-clogging products.11 Adequate protein can be consumed
through a variety of plant products which are cholesterol-free and
contain only small amounts of fat.

Weight Loss Sabotage. Many individuals see almost immediate weight
loss as a result of following a high-protein diet. In fact, the weight
loss is not a result of consuming more protein, but by simply
consuming less calories. Over the long run, consumption of this type
of diet is not practical as it can result in the aforementioned health
problems. As with any temporary diet, weight gain is often seen when
previous eating habits are resumed. To achieve permanent weight loss
while promoting optimal health, the best strategy involves lifestyle
changes including a low-fat diet of grains, legumes, fruits, and
vegetables combined with regular physical activity.

Protein Checklist

High protein diets are unhealthy. However, adequate but not excess
amounts of protein to maintain body tissues, including muscle, are
still important and can be easily achieved on a vegetarian diet. If
you are uncertain about the adequacy of protein in your diet, take
inventory. Although all protein needs are individual, the following
guidelines can help you to meet, but not exceed, your needs.

* Aim for 5 or more servings of grains each day. This may include
1/2 cup of hot cereal, 1 oz. of dry cereal, or 1 slice of bread. Each
serving contains roughly 3 grams of protein.
* Aim for 3 or more servings of vegetables each day. This may
include 1 cup of raw vegetables, 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables, or 1/2
cup of vegetable juice. Each serving contains about 2 grams of
protein.
* Aim for 2 to 3 servings of legumes each day. This may include
1/2 cup of cooked beans, 4 oz. of tofu or tempeh, 8 oz. of soymilk,
and 1 oz. of nuts. Protein content can vary significantly,
particularly with soy and rice milks, so be sure to check labels. Each
serving may contain about 4 grams to 10 grams of protein. Meat
analogues and substitutes are also great sources of protein that can
be added to your daily diet.

References
1. Position of the American Dietetic Association: vegetarian diets. J
Amer Diet Assoc 1997;97(11):1317-21.
2. Munoz de Chavez M, Chavez A. Diet that prevents cancer:
recommendations from the American Institute for Cancer Research. Int J
Cancer Suppl 1998;11:85-9.
3. Position of the American Dietetic Association: weight management. J
Amer Diet Assoc 1995;95:809.
4. World Cancer Research Fund. Food, Nutrition and the Prevention of
Cancer: A Global Perspective. American Institute for Cancer Research.
Washington, D.C.: 1997.
5. Ornish D, Brown SE, Scherwitz LW. Can lifestyle changes reverse
coronary heart disease? Lancet 1990;336:129-33.
6. Position of the American Dietetic Association: nutrition for
physical fitness and athletic performance for adults. J Amer Diet
Assoc 1993;93:691.
7. Zemel MB. Calcium utilization: effect of varying level and source
of dietary protein. Am J Clin Nutr 1988;48:880-3.
8. Potter JD. Nutrition and colorectal cancer. Cancer Causes Control
1996;7(1):127-46.
9. Giovannucci E, Goldin B. The role of fat, fatty acids, and total
energy intake in the etiology of human colon cancer. Am J Clin Nutr
1997;66(6suppl):1564S-71S.
10. De Stefami E, Ronco A, Mendilaharsu M, et al. Meat intake,
heterocyclic amines, and risk of breast cancer: a case-control study
in Uruguay. Cancer Epidem Biomark Prev 1997;6:573-81.
11. Titchenal CA, Dobbs JC, Hetzler RK. Macronutrient composition of
The Zone diet based on computer analysis. Med Sci Sport Exer
1997;29(5):S126.

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Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets increase risk of kidney stones
and may raise bone-loss risk


August 1, 2002

"Popular low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets may result in rapid
weight loss, but they also appear to pose serious health problems,
including increased risk of kidney stones and bone loss," report
researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Texas
Southwestern in the August issue of the American Journal of Kidney
Diseases.

"High protein, low carbohydrate diets clearly produced changes that
substantially increase the risk of kidney stone formation if continued
over time. Our study was too brief to show diet induced osteoporosis,
but our data suggests this may be another potential risk," said
Shalini Reddy, M.D., assistant professor of medicine at the University
of Chicago and lead author of the study.

In this study, 10 healthy subjects ate a regular diet for two weeks.
They followed that with two weeks on a highly restrictive diet that
included some vegetables but no fruits and fewer than 20 grams of
carbohydrates. Participants then ate a slightly less-restrictive diet
for the final four weeks.

A diet heavy on animal proteins and light on carbohydrates does
increase fat metabolism--which can increase the amount of acid in the
blood. The researchers found that acid excretion--a marker for the
acid load in the blood--increased as much as 90 percent while subjects
were on diets that severely restricted carbohydrates. They also found
that calcium absorption was unchanged but calcium excretion increased.

The diet produced changes in urine chemistry--higher levels of uric
acid and calcium--that enhance the propensity to form stones. The
increased acid load in the blood may also suppress the function of
cells that make new bone and stimulate the cells that break down bone,
suggesting that much of the calcium being excreted was leached from
bone.

"This short-term metabolic study stresses that a low-carbohydrate high
protein diet may enhance the risk for stone formation and bone loss,"
conclude the authors. Patients who pursue weight loss, they suggest,
"should be made aware of a potential increase in risk for kidney stone
formation and and unknown long-term risk to bone health." The study
was funded in part by the United States Public Health Service.

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The Protein Myth

The Building Blocks of Life

Protein is an important nutrient required for the building,
maintenance, and repair of tissues in the body. Amino acids, the
building blocks of protein, can be synthesized by the body or ingested
from food. There are 20 different amino acids in the food we eat, but
our body can only make 11 of them. The 9 essential amino acids which
cannot be produced by the body must be obtained from the diet. A
variety of grains, legumes, and vegetables can also provide all of the
essential amino acids our bodies require. It was once thought that
various plant foods had to be eaten together to get their full protein
value, otherwise known as protein combining or protein complementing.
Intentional combining is not necessary to obtain all of the essential
amino acids.1 As long as the diet contains a variety of grains,
legumes, and vegetables, protein needs are easily met.

Citing an article promoting *vegetarianism* no less! It is to laugh. I
don't suppose your article acknowledges that your body doesn't digest as
much of the low quality vegetable protein as it does high quality meat
proteins? I thought not.

Protein Requirements

With the traditional Western diet, the average American consumes about
double the protein her or his body needs. Additionally, the main
sources of protein consumed tend to be animal products which are also
high in fat and saturated fat. Most individuals are surprised to learn
that protein needs are actually much less than what they have been
consuming. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein for the
average, sedentary adult is only 0.8 grams per kilogram of body
weight.2 To find out your average individual need, simply perform the
following calculation:

The key word there is "sedentary". The RDA is pathetically inadequate for
active people. That includes cyclists. Let me cite here one of the top
researchers in the field:

"...These data suggest that the RDA for those engaged in regular endurance
exercise should be about 1.2-1.4 grams of protein/kilogram of body mass
(150%-175% of the current RDA) and 1.7 - 1.8 grams of protein/kilogram of
body mass per day (212%-225% of the current RDA) for strength exercisers."

Lemon, PW, "Is increased dietary protein necessary or beneficial for
individuals with a physically active life style?" Nutr. Rev. 54:S169-175,
1996.

* Body weight (in pounds) X 0.36 = recommended protein intake

However, even this value has a large margin of safety, and the body's
true need is even lower. Protein needs are increased for women who are
pregnant or breastfeeding. In addition, needs are also higher for
active persons. As these groups require additional calories, increased
protein needs can easily be met through larger intake of food consumed
daily. Extra serving of legumes, tofu, meat substitutes, or other high
protein sources can help meet needs that go beyond the current RDA.

Ever seen a vegetarian bodybuilder? No? I wonder why.

The Problems with High-Protein Diets

High protein diets for weight loss, disease prevention, and enhanced
athletic performance have been greatly publicized over recent years.
However, these diets are supported by little scientific research.

Utter bull****. Here's some comparative diet studies:

Abbasi, F., McLaughlin, T., Lamendola, C., et al., "High Carbohydrate Diets,
Triglyceride-Rich Lipoproteins, and Coronary Heart Disease Risk," The
American Journal of Cardiology, 85, 2000, pages 45-48.

Ball, S.D., Keller, K.R., Moyer-Mileur, L.J., et al., "Prolongation of
Satiety After Low Versus Moderately High Glycemic Index Meals in Obese
Adolescents," Pediatrics, 111(3), 2003, pages 488-494.

Bravata, D.M., Sanders, L., Huang, J., et al., "Efficacy and Safety of
Low-Carbohydrate Diets: A Systematic Review," The Journal of the American
Medical Association, 289(14), 2003, pages 1837-1850.

Brehm, B.J., Seeley, R.J., D'Alessio, D.A., et al., "Effects of a Low
Carbohydrate Diet on Body Weight and Cardiovascular Risk Factors", College
of Nursing and College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati.
This Information was presented at the 2002 Annual Meeting of the American
Dietetic Association and the 2001 Annual Meeting of the North American
Association for the Study of Obesity. The results have not yet been
published.

Brehm, B.J., Seeley, R.J., Daniels, S.R., et al., "A Randomized Trial
Comparing a Very Low Carbohydrate Diet and a Calorie-Restricted Low Fat Diet
on Body Weight and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Healthy Women," The
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 88(4), 2003, pages
1617-1623.

Brown, R.C., Cox, C.M., "Effects of High Fat Versus High Carbohydrate Diets
on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Endurance Athletes," Medicine and
Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(12), 1998, pages 1677-1683.

Campbell, L.V., Marmot, P.E., Dyer, J.A., et al., "The High-Monounsaturated
Fat Diet as a Practical Alternative for NIDDM," Diabetes Care, 17(3), 1994,
pages 177-182.

Coulston, A.M, Liu, G.C., Reaven, G.M., "Plasma Glucose, Insulin and Lipid
Responses to High-Carbohydrate Low-Fat Diets in Normal Humans," Metabolism,
32(1), 1983, pages 52-56.

Dawson-Hughes, B., Harris, S.S., Rasmussen, H., et al., "Effect of Dietary
Protein Supplements on Calcium Excretion in Healthy Older Men and Women",
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 89(3), 2004, pages
1169-1173.

Dreon, D.M., Fenstrom, H.A., Campos, H., et al., "Change in Dietary
Saturated Fat Intake Is Correlated With Change in Mass of Large
Low-Density-Lipoprotein Particles in Men," American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition, 67, 1998, pages 828-836.

Dreon, D.M., Fernstrom, H.A., Miller, B., et al., "Low-Density Lipoprotein
Subclass Patterns and Lipoprotein Response to a Reduced-Fat Diet in Men,"
The FASEB Journal, 8(1), 1994, pages 121-126.

Dreon, D.M., Fernstrom, H.A., Williams, P.T., et al., "A Very-Low-Fat Diet
Is not Associated With Improved Lipoprotein Profiles in Men With a
Predominance of Large, Low-Density Lipoproteins," American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, 69, 1999, pages 411-418.

Dreon, D.M., Frey-Hewitt, B., Ellsworth, N., et al., "Dietary Fat:
Carbohydrate Ratio and Obesity in Middle-Aged Men," American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, 47, 1988, pages 995-1000.

Facchini, F.S., Saylor, K.L., "A Low-Iron-Available, Polyphenol-Enriched,
Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet to Slow Progression of Diabetic Nephropathy,"
Diabetes, 52(5), 2003, pages 1204-1209.

Fagan, T.C., Oexmann, M.J., "Effects of High Protein, High Carbohydrate, and
High Fat Diets on Laboratory Parameters," Journal of the American College of
Nutrition, 6(4), 1987, pages 333-343.

Farnsworth, E., Luscombe, N.D., Noakes, M., et al., "Effect of a
High-Protein, Energy-Restricted Diet on Body Composition, Glycemic Control,
and Lipid Concentrations in Overweight and Obese Hyperinsulinemic Men and
Women," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 78(1), 2003, pages 31-39.

Foster, G.D., Wyatt, H.R., Hill, J.O., et al., "A Randomized Trial of a
Low-Carbohydrate Diet for Obesity," The New England Journal of Medicine,
348(21), 2003, pages 2082-2090.

Fujita, Y., Gotto, A.M., Phil, D., et al., "Basal and Postprotein Insulin
and Glucagon Levels During a High and Low Carbohydrate Intake and Their
Relationships to Plasma Triglycerides," Diabetes, 24(6), 1975, pages
552-558.

Garg, A., "High-Monounsaturated-Fat Diets for Patients With Diabetes
Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis," The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
67(Suppl), 1998, pages 577S-582S.

Garg, A., Bantle, J.P., Henry, R.R., "Effects of Varying Carbohydrate
Content of Diet in Patients With Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus,"
Journal of the American Medical Association, 271(18), 1994, pages 1421-1428.

Garg, A., Grundy, S.M., Unger, R.H., "Comparison of Effects of High and Low
Carbohydrate Diets on Plasma Lipoproteins and Insulin Sensitivity in
Patients With Mild NIDDM," Diabetes, 41(10), 1992, pages 1278-1285.

Greene, P., Willett, W., Devecis, J., et al., "Pilot 12-Week Feeding
Weight-Loss Comparison: Low-Fat vs Low-Carbohydrate (Ketogenic) Diets,"
Abstract Presented at The North American Association for the Study of
Obesity Annual Meeting 2003, Obesity Research, 11S, 2003, page 95OR.
Greene, P.J., Devecis, J., Willett, W.C., "Effects of Low-Fat Vs
Ultra-Low-Carbohydrate Weight-Loss Diets: A 12-Week Pilot Feeding Study,"
abstract presented at Nutrition Week 2004, February 9-12, 2004, in Las
Vegas, Nevada.

Heilbronn, L.K., Noakes, M., Clifton, P.M., "Effect of Energy Restriction,
Weight Loss, and Diet Composition on Plasma Lipids and Glucose in Patients
With Type 2 Diabetes," Diabetes Care, 22(6), 1999, pages 889-895.

Hu, F.B., Stampfer, M.J., Manson, J.E., et al., "Dietary Protein and Risk of
Ischemic Heart Disease in Women," The American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition, 70, 1999, pages 221-227.

Kasper, H., Thiel, H., Ehl, M., "Response of Body Weight to a Low
Carbohydrate, High Fat Diet in Normal and Obese Subjects," The American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 26, 1973, pages 197-204.

Kerstetter, J.E., O'Brien, K.O., Insogna, K.L., "Dietary Protein Affects
Intestinal Calcium Absorption," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
68(4), 1998, pages 859-865.

Kerstetter, J.E., O'Brien, K.O., Insogna, K.L., "Low Protein Intake: the
Impact on Calcium and Bone Homeostasis in Humans," The Journal of Nutrition,
133(3), 2003, pages 855S-861S.

Krauss, R.M., Dreon, D.M., "Low-Density-Lipoprotein Subclasses and Response
to a Low-Fat Diet in Healthy Men," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
62, 1995, pages 478S-487S.

Langfort, J., Zarzeczny, R., Pilis, W., et al., "The Effect of a
Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Performance, Hormonal and Metabolic Responses to a
30-s Bout of Supramaximal Exercise," European Journal of Applied Physiology,
76(2), 1997, pages 128-133.

Layman, D.K., "The Role of Leucine in Weight Loss Diets and Glucose
Homeostasis," The Journal of Nutrition, 133(1), 2003, pages 261S-267S.

Layman, D.K., Shiue, H., Sather, C., et al., "Increased Dietary Protein
Modifies Glucose and Insulin Homeostasis in Adult Women During Weight Loss,"
The Journal of Nutrition, 133(2),2003, pages 405-410.

Lean, M.E.J., Han, T.S., Prvan, T., et al., "Weight Loss With High and Low
Carbohydrate 1200 Kcal Diets in Free Living Women," European Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, 51(4), 1997, pages 243-248.

Leddy, J., Hovarth, P., Rowland, J., et al., "Effect of a High or a Low Fat
Diet on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Male and Female Runners," Medical
Science and Sports Exercise, 29(1), 1997, pages 17-25.

Marques-Lopes, I., Ansorena, D., Astiasaran, I., et al., "Postprandial de
Novo Lipogenesis and Metabolic Changes Induced by a High-Carbohydrate,
Low-Fat Meal in Lean and Overweight Men," American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition, 73(2), 2001, pages 253-261.

McLaughlin, T., Abbasi, F., Lamendola, C., et al., "Carbohydrate-Induced
Hypertriglyceridemia: An Insight Into the Link Between Plasma Insulin and
Triglyceride Concentrations," Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and
Metabolism, 85(9), 2000, pages 3085-3088.

Meckling, K.A., Gauthier, M., Grubb, R., et al., "Effects of a Hypocaloric,
Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Weight Loss, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Glucose
Tolerance, and Body Composition in Free-Living Overweight Women," Canadian
Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 80(11), 2002, pages 1095-1105.

Meckling, K.A., O'Sullivan, C., Saari, D., "Comparison of a low-fat diet to
a low-carbohydrate diet on weight loss, body composition, and risk factors
for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in free-living, overweight men and
women", Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 89(6), 2004,
pages:2717-2723.

Moran, L.J., Noakes, M., Clifton, P.M., et al., "Dietary Composition in
Restoring Reproductive and Metabolic Physiology in Overweight Women with
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome", Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and
Metabolism, 88(2), 2003, pages 812-819.

Muoio, D.M., Leddy, J.J., Hovarth, P.J., et al., "Effect of Dietary Fat on
Metabolic Adjustments to Maximal VO2 and Endurance in Runners," Medical
Science and Sports Exercise, 26(1), 1994, pages 81-88.

O'Brien, K.D., Brehm, B.J., Seeley, R.J., "Greater Reduction in Inflammatory
Markers With a Low Carbohydrate Diet than with a Calorically Matched Low Fat
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Parker, B., Noakes, M., Luscombe, N., et al., "Effect of a High-Protein,
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Levels in Type 2 Diabetes", Diabetes Care, 25(3), 2002, pages 425-430.

Pasman, W.J., Blokdijk, V.M., Bertina, F.M., et al., "Effect of Two
Breakfasts, Different in Carbohydrate Composition, on Hunger and Satiety and
Mood in Healthy Men," International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic
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Subjects Fed Carbohydrate-Restricted and High-Carbohydrate 1,000 Calorie
Formula Diets," Nutritional Metabolsim, 22, 1978, pages 269-277.

Rabast, U., Schönborn, J., Kasper, H., "Dietetic Treatment of Obesity With
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International Journal of Obesity, 3(3), 1979, pages 201-211.

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Studies show that the healthiest diet is one that is
high-carbohydrate, low-fat, and moderate in protein.

No, they don't. That's just vegetarian bul****.

Increased intake
of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are recommended for weight
control3 and preventing diseases such as cancer4 and heart disease.5
High-carbohydrate, low-fat, moderate-protein diets are also
recommended for optimal athletic performance.6 Contrary to the fad
diets currently promoted by some popular books, a diet that is high in
protein can actually contribute to disease and other health problems.

How many decades does a diet have to be successful before it ceases being a
fad?

Osteoporosis. Diets that are rich in protein, especially animal
protein,7 are known to cause people to excrete more calcium than
normal through their urine and increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Plant-based diets, which provide adequate protein in addition to
calcium through the consumption of leafy green vegetables, beans, and
fortified fruit juices, can help protect against osteoporosis.

Here's some more on protein, bones and calcium:

Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Dawson-Hughes, B., Willett, W.C., et al., "Effect of
Vitamin D on Falls: A Meta-Analysis," Journal of the American Medical
Association, 291(16), 2004, pages 1999-2006.

Brown, R.C., Cox, C.M., "Effects of High Fat Versus High Carbohydrate Diets
on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Endurance Athletes," Medicine and
Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(12), 1998, pages 1677-1683.

Cumming, R.G., Klineberg, R.J., "Case-Control Study of Risk Factors for Hip
Fractures in the Elderly," American Journal of Epidemiology, 139, 1994,
pages 493-505.

Dawson-Hughes, B., Harris, S.S., Rasmussen, H., et al., "Effect of Dietary
Protein Supplements on Calcium Excretion in Healthy Older Men and Women",
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 89(3), 2004, pages
1169-1173.

Fagan, T.C., Oexmann, M.J., "Effects of High Protein, High Carbohydrate, and
High Fat Diets on Laboratory Parameters," Journal of the American College of
Nutrition, 6(4), 1987, pages 333-343.

Farnsworth, E., Luscombe, N.D., Noakes, M., et al., "Effect of a
High-Protein, Energy-Restricted Diet on Body Composition, Glycemic Control,
and Lipid Concentrations in Overweight and Obese Hyperinsulinemic Men and
Women," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 78(1), 2003, pages 31-39.

Feskanich, D., Willet, W.C., Stampfer, M.J., et al., "Milk, Dietary Calcium,
and Bone Fractures in Women: A 12-Year Prospective Study," American Journal
of Public Health, 1997, pages 992-997.

Hannan, M.T., Tucker, K.L., Dawson-Hughes, B., et al., "Effect of Dietary
Protein on Bone Loss in Elderly Men and Women: The Framingham Osteoporosis
Study," Journal of Bone Mineral Research, 15(12), 2000, pages 2504-2512.

Heaney, R.P., "Dietary Protein and Phosphorous Do not Affect Calcium
Absorption," The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72(3), 2000, pages
758-761.

Heaney, R.P., "Excess Dietary Protein May not Adversely Affect Bone,"
Journal of Nutrition, 128(6), 1998, pages 1054-1057.

Heaney, R.P., Davies, K.M., Barger-Lux, M.J., "Calcium and Weight: Clinical
Studies," Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 21(2), 2002, pages
152S-155S.

Hegarty, V., May, H., Khaw, K. "Tea Drinking and Bone Mineral Density in
Older Women," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 71(4), 2000, pages
1003-1007.

Hegsted, M., Schuette, S.A., Zemel, M.B., et al., "Urinary Calcium and
Calcium Balance in Young Men as Affected by Level of Protein and Phosphorus
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Kashket, S., DePaola, D.P., "Cheese Consumption and the Development and
Progression of Dental Caries," Nutrition Review, 60(4), 2002, pages 97-103.

Kerstetter, J.E., O'Brien, K.O., Insogna, K.L., "Dietary Protein Affects
Intestinal Calcium Absorption," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
68(4), 1998, pages 859-865.

Kerstetter, J.E., O'Brien, K.O., Insogna, K.L., "Low Protein Intake: the
Impact on Calcium and Bone Homeostasis in Humans," The Journal of Nutrition,
133(3), 2003, pages 855S-861S.

Lausen, B., "No Evidence for Dietary Protein and Dietary Salt as Main
Factors of Calcium Excretion in Healthy Children and Adolescents," The
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 69(4), 1999, pages 742-743.

Lewis, N., Eskridge, K., Catron, H., et al., "Urinary Calcium Excretion in
Women Consuming Carbohydrate vs Protein Diets," FASEB Journal, 15(5), 2001,
page 986.

McCarron, D.A., Reusserm, M.E., "Finding Consensus in the Dietary
Calcium-Blood Pressure Debate," Journal of the American College of
Nutrition, 18(5 Supplement),1999, pages 398S-405S.

Moriguti, J.C., Ferriolli, E., Marchini, J.S., "Urinary Calcium Loss in
Elderly Men on a Vegetable:Animal (1:1) High-Protein Diet," Gerontology,
45(5), 1999, pages 274-278.

Promislow, J.H., Goodman-Gruen, D., Slymen, D.J., et al., "Protein
Consumption and Bone Mineral Density in the Elderly : The Rancho Bernardo
Study," American Journal of Epidemiology, 155(7), 2002, pages 636-644.

Roughead, Z., Johnson, L., Lykken, G., et al., "Controlled High Meat Diets
Do not Affect Calcium Retention or Indices of Bone Status in Healthy
Postmenopausal Women," The Journal of Nutrition, 133(4), 2003, pages
1020-1026.

Roughead, Z.K., Johnson, L.K., Lykken, G.I., et al., "Controlled High Meat
Diets Do not Affect Calcium Retention or Indices of Bone Status in Healthy
Postmenopausal Women," Journal of Nutrition, 2003, 133(4), pages1020-1026.

Skov, A.R., Haulrik, N., Toubro, S., et al., "Effect of Protein Intake on
Bone Mineralization During Weight Loss: A 6-Month Trial", 10(6), 2002,
Obesity Research, pages 432-438.

Spencer, H., Kramer, L., "Osteoporosis, Calcium Requirement, and Factors
Causing Calcium Loss," Clinical Geriatric Medicine, 3(2), 1987, pages
389-402.

Spencer, H., Kramer, L., DeBartolo, M., et al., "Further Studies of the
Effect of a High Protein Diet as Meat on Calcium Metabolism," American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 37(6), 1983, pages 924-929.

Spencer, H., Kramer, L., Osis, D., "Do Protein and Phosphorus Cause Calcium
Loss?," Journal of Nutrition, 118(6), 1988, pages 657-660.

Spencer, H., Kramer, L., Osis, D., et al., "Effect of a High Protein (Meat)
Intake on Calcium Metabolism in Man," The American Journal of Clinical
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Teegarden, D., "Calcium Intake and Reduction in Weight or Fat Mass," Journal
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Wengreen, H.J., Munger, R.G., Cutler, D.R., Corcoran, C.D., Zhang, J.,
Sassano, N.E., "Dietary Protein Intake and Risk of Osteoporotic Hip Fracture
in Elderly Residents of Utah," Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 19(4),
2004, pages 537-45.

Westman, E.C., Yancy, W.S., Edman, J.S., et al., "Effect of 6-Month
Adherence to a Very Low Carbohydrate Diet Program," American Journal of
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Wolf, R.L., Cauley, J.A., Baker, C.E., et al., "Factors Associated With
Calcium Absorption Efficiency in Pre- and Perimenopausal Women," The
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72(2), 2000, pages 466-471.

Wu, C.H., Yang, Y.C., Yao, W.J., et al., "Epidemiological Evidence of
Increased Bone Mineral Density in Habitual Tea Drinkers," Archives of
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Zemel, M.B., "Role of Dietary Calcium and Dairy Products in Modulating
Adiposity", Lipids, 38(2), 2003, pages 139-146.

Zemel, M.B., Shi, H., Greer, B., et al., "Regulation of Adiposity by Dietary
Calcium," FASEB Journal, 14(9), 2000, pages 1132-1138.

Zemel, M.B., Thompson, W., Milstead, A., et al., "Calcium and Dairy
Acceleration of Weight and Fat Loss During Energy Restriction in Obese
Adults," Obesity Research, 12(4), 2004, pages 582-590.

Zemel, M.B., Zemel, P.C., Bryg, R.J., et al., "Dietary Calcium Induces
Regression of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertensive
Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetic Blacks," American Journal of Hypertension,
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Cancer. Although fat is the dietary substance most often singled out
for increasing one's risk for cancer, animal protein also plays a
role. Specifically, certain proteins present in meat, fish, and
poultry, cooked at high temperatures, especially grilling and frying,
have been found to produce compounds called heterocyclic amines. These
substances have been linked to various cancers including those of the
colon and breast.8-10 A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and
vegetables is important in decreasing cancer risk,4 not to mention
adding more healthful sources of protein in the diet.

Abu-Abid, S., Szold, A., Klausner, J., "Obesity and Cancer," Journal of
Medicine, 33(1-4), 2002, pages 73-86.

Augustin, L.S., Gallus, S., Bosetti, C., et al., "Glycemic Index and
Glycemic Load in Endometrial Cancer," International Journal of Cancer,
105(3), 2003, pages 404-407.

Augustin, L.S., Gallus, S., Negri, E., et al., "Glycemic Index, Glycemic
Load and Risk of Gastric Cancer", Annals of Oncology, 15(4), 2004, pages
581-584.

Biesalski, H.K., "Meat and Cancer: Meat as a Component of a Healthy Diet",
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 56 (Suppl 1), 2002, pages S2-S11.

Borugian, M.J., Sheps, S.B., Whittemore, A.S., et al., "Carbohydrates and
Colorectal Cancer Risk Among Chinese in North America," Cancer Epidemiology,
Biomarkers & Prevention, 2002, 11(2), pages 187-193.

Brand-Miller J.C., "Glycemic Load and Chronic Disease," Nutrition Reviews,
61(5 Pt 2), 2003, pages S49-55.

Bray, G.A., "The Underlying Basis for Obesity: Relationship to Cancer," The
Journal of Nutrition, 132(11S), 2002, pages 3451S-3455S.

Bruce, W.R., Wolever, T.M., Giacca, A., "Mechanisms Linking Diet and
Colorectal Cancer: The Possible Role of Insulin Resistance," Nutrition and
Cancer, 37(1), 2000, pages 19-26.

Calle, E.E., Rodriguez, C., Walker-Thurmond, K., et al., "Overweight,
Obesity, and Mortality from Cancer in a Prospectively Studied Cohort of U.S.
Adults," The New England Journal of Medicine, 348(17), 2003, pages
1625-1638.

Chan, J.M., Stampfer, M.J., Giovannucci, E., et al., "Plasma Insulin-Like
Growth Factor-I and Prostate Cancer Risk: A Prospective Study," Science,
279, 1998, pages 563-566.

Cho, E., Spiegelman, D., Hunter D.J.,et al., "Premenopausal Fat Intake and
Risk of Breast Cancer," Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 95(14),
2003, pages 1079-1085.

Colangelo, L.A., Gapstur, S.M., Gann, P.H., "Colorectal Cancer Mortality and
Factors Related to the Insulin Resistance Syndrome," Cancer Epidemiology
Biomarkers & Prevention, 11(4), 2002, pages 385-391.

Colditz, G.A., Coakley, E., "Weight, Weight Gain, Activity, and Major
Illnesses: the Nurses' Health Study," International Journal of Sports
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El-Serag, H.B., Tran, T., Everhart, J.E., "Diabetes Increases the Risk of
Chronic Liver Disease and Hepatocellular Carcinoma", Gastroenterology,
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Ellison, R.C., Zhang, Y., McLennan, C.E., et al., "Exploring the Relation of
Alcohol Consumption to Risk of Breast Cancer,"American Journal of
Epidemiology, 2001, 154(8), pages 740-747.

Facchini, F.S., Hua, N., Abbasi, F., et al., "Insulin Resistance as a
Predictor of Age-Related Disease," Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and
Metabolism, 86(8), 2001, pages 3574-3578.

Factor, V.M., Laskowska, D., Jensen, M.R., et al., "Vitamin E Reduces
Chromosomal Damage and Inhibits Hepatic Tumor Formation in a Transgenic
Mouse Model," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United
States of America, 97(5), 2000, pages 2196-2201.

Flood, A., Velie, E.M., Sinha, R., et al., "Meat, Fat, and Their Subtypes as
Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer in a Prospective Cohort of Women,"
American Journal of Epidemiology, 158(1), 2003, pages 59-68.

Folsom, A.R., Demissie, Z., Harnack, L., "Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, and
Incidence of Endometrial Cancer: The Iowa Women's Health Study", Nutrition
and Cancer, 2003, 46(2), pages 119-124.

Fontaine, K.R., Heo, M., Allison, D.B., "Body Weight and Cancer Screening
Among Women," Journal of Women's Health and Gender-Based Medicine, 10(5),
2001, pages 463-470.

Franceschi, S., Dal Maso, L., Augustin, L., et al., "Dietary Glycemic Load
and Colorectal Cancer Risk," Annals of Oncology, 12(2), 2001, pages
173-178.

Franceschi, S., Favero, A., Decarli, A., et al., "Intake of Macronutrients
and Risk of Breast Cancer," The Lancet, 347, 1996, pages 1351-1356.

Franceshi, S., Favero, A., La Vecchia, C., et al., "Food Groups and Risk of
Colorectal Cancer in Italy," International Journal of Cancer, 72, 1997,
pages 56-61.

Giovannucci, E., Ascherio, A., Rimm, E.B., et al., "Physical Activity,
Obesity, and Risk for Colon Cancer and Adenoma in Men," Annals of Internal
Medicine, 122(5), 1995, pages 327-334.

Goodwin, P.J., Ennis, M., Pritchard, K.I., et al., "Fasting Insulin and
Outcome in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Results of a Prospective Cohort
Study", Journal of Clinical Oncology, 20(1), 2002, pages 42-51.

Goodwin, P.J., Ennis, M., Trudea, M.E., et al., "Prognostic Effects of
Circulating Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGFBPS) 1 and 3 in
Operable Breast Cancer," December 6-9, 2000, Program and Abstracts of the
23rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Abstract #118, San Antonio,
TX.

Gotzsche,P.C., Olsen, O.,"Is Screening for Breast Cancer With Mammography
Justifiable?" Lancet, 2000, 355(9198), pages129-134.

Head, K.A., "Ascorbic Acid in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer,"
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Higginbotham, S., Zhang, Z.F., Lee, I.M., et al., "Dietary Glycemic Load and
Breast Cancer Risk in the Women's Health Study", Cancer Epidemiology,
Biomarkers & Prevention, 13(1), 2004, pages 65-70.

Hill, M., "Meat, Cancer and Dietary Advice to the Public", European Journal
of Clinical Nutrition, 56 (Suppl 1), 2002, pages S36-41.

Holmes, M.D., Colditz, G.A., Hunter, D.J., et al., "Meat, Fish and Egg
Intake and Risk of Breast Cancer," International Journal of Cancer, 104(2),
2003, pages 221-227.

Holmes, M.D., Spiegelman, D., Willett, W.C., et al., "Dietary Fat Intake and
Endogenous Sex Steroid Hormone Levels in Postmenopausal Women," Journal of
Clinical Oncology, 18, 2000, pages 3668-3676.

Horn-Ross, P. L., John, E. M., Canchola, A. J., et al., "Phytoestrogen
Intake and Endometrial Cancer Risk," Journal of the National Institute of
Cancer, 95(15), 2003, pages 1158-1164.

Hu, F.B., "Overweight and Obesity in Women: Health Risks and Consequences,"
Journal of Women's Health, 12(2), 2003, pages 163-172.

Kaaks, R., Toniolo, P., Akhmedkhanov, A., et al., "Serum C-Peptide,
Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF)-I, IGF-Binding Proteins, and Colorectal
Cancer Risk in Women," Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 92(19),
2000, pages 1592-1600.

Kim, Y.I., "Diet, Lifestyle, and Colorectal Cancer: Is Hyperinsulinemia the
Missing Link?," Nutrition Reviews, 56(9), 1998, pages 275-279.

Kohlmeier, L., Mendez, M., "Controversies Surrounding Diet and Breast
Cancer," The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 56, 1997, pages 369-82.

Kohlmeier, L., Simonsen, N., Van 't Veer, P., et al., "Adipose Tissue Trans
Fatty Acids and Breast Cancer in the European Community Multicenter Study on
Antioxidants, Myocardial Infarction, and Breast Cancer", Cancer
Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, 6, 1997, pages 705-710.

Kristal, A.R., Stanford, J.L., Cohen, J.H. et al., "Vitamin and Mineral
Supplement Use is Associated With Reduced Risk of Prostate Cancer," Cancer
Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 8 (10), 1999, pages 887-892.

La Vecchia, C., Altieri, A., Tavani, A., "Vegetables, Fruit, Antioxidants
and Cancer: A Review of Italian Studies", European Journal of Nutrition
40(6), 2001, pages 261-267.

Levi, F., Pasche, C., Lucchini, F., et al., "Dietary Intake of Selected
Micronutrients and Breast-Cancer Risk," International Journal of Cancer,
91(2), 2001, pages 260-263.

Martin-Moreno, J.M., Willett, W.C., Gorgojo, L., et al., "Dietary Fat, Olive
Oil Intake and Breast Cancer Risk," International Journal of Cancer, 58,
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Martinez, M.E., Giovannucci, E., Spiegelman, D., et al., "Leisure-Time
Physical Activity, Body Size, and Colon Cancer in Women. Nurses' Health
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1997, pages 948-955.

McKay, D.L., Blumberg, J.H., "The Role of Tea in Human Health: An Update,"
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 21(1), 2002, pages 1-13.

Michaud, D.S., Liu, S., Giovannucci, E., et al., "Dietary Sugar, Glycemic
Load, and Pancreatic Cancer Risk in a Prospective Study", Journal of the
National Cancer Institute, 94(17), 2002, pages 1293-1300.

Missmer, S.A., Smith-Warner, S.A., Spiegelman, D., et al., "Meat and Dairy
Food Consumption and Breast Cancer: A Pooled Analysis of Cohort Studies,"
International Journal of Epidemiology, 2002, 31(1), pages 78-85.

Negri, E., Franceschi, S., Bosetti, C., et al., "Selected Micronutrients and
Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer," International Journal of Cancer, 86(1), 2000,
pages 122-127.

Nilsen, T.I., Vatten, L.J., "Prospective Study of Colorectal Cancer Risk and
Physical Activity, Diabetes, Blood Glucose and BMI: Exploring the
Hyperinsulinaemia Hypothesis," British Journal of Cancer, 84(3), 2001,
pages 417-422.

Ou****er, J.L., Nicholson, A., Barnard, N., "Dairy Products and Breast
Cancer: The IGF-1, Estrogen, and bGH Hypothesis," Medical Hypothesis, 48,
1997, pages 453-461.

Potischman, N., Coates, R.J., Swanson, C.A., et al., "Increased Risk of
Early-Stage Breast Cancer Related to Consumption of Sweet Foods Among Women
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2002, pages 937-946.

Saydah, S.H., Loria, C.M., Eberhardt, M.S., et al., "Abnormal Glucose
Tolerance and the Risk of Cancer Death in the United States," American
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Schoen, R.E., Tangen, C.M., Kuller, L.H., et al., "Increased Blood Glucose
and Insulin, Body Size, and Incident Colorectal Cancer," Journal of the
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Simon, J.A., Hudes, E.S., Perez-Perez, G.I.,"Relation of Serum Ascorbic Acid
to Helicobacter pylori Serology in US Adults: The Third National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey," Journal of the American College of Nutrition,
2003, 22(4), pages 283-289.

Song, E.Y., Banerjee, M., Du, W., et al., "Diabetes but not Obesity is a
Prognostic Factor for Disease-Free Survival in Women With Stage I, II, or
III Breast Carcinoma Receiving Tamoxifen," December 6-9, 2000, Program and
Abstracts of the 23rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Abstract
#120, San Antonio, TX.

Stoll, B.A., "Western Nutrition and the Insulin Resistance Syndrome: A Link
to Breast Cancer," European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 53(2), 1999,
pages 83-87.

Stoneham, M., Goldacre, M., Seagroatt, V., et al., "Olive Oil, Diet and
Colorectal Cancer: An Ecological Study and a Hypothesis," Journal of
Epidemiology and Community Health, 54(10), 2000, pages 756-760.

Stoner, G.D., Mukhtar, H., "Polyphenols as Cancer Chemopreventive Agents",
Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. Supplement, 22, 1995, pages 169-180.

Strickler, H.D., Wylie-Rosett, J., Rohan, T., et al., "The Relation of Type
2 Diabetes and Cancer," Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics, 3(2), 2001,
pages 263-274.

Terry, P., Hu, F.B., Hansen, H., et al., "Prospective Study of Major Dietary
Patterns and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women," American Journal of
Epidemiology, 154(12), 2001, pages 1143-1149.

Wee, C.C., McCarthy, E.P., Davis, R.B., et al., "Screening for Cervical and
Breast Cancer: Is Obesity an Unrecognized Barrier to Preventive Care,"
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2000, 132(9), pages 697-704.

Weinstein, S.J., Ziegler, R.J., Selhub, J., et al., "Elevated Serum
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Willett, W.C., Hunter, D.J., Stampfer, M.J., et al.,"Dietary Fat and Fiber
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Wolk, A., Bergstrom, R., Hunter, D., et al., "A Prospective Study of
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Breast Cancer," Archives of Internal Medicine, 158(1), 1998, pages 41-45.

Yu, H., Rohan,T., " Role of the Insulin-Like Growth Factor Family in Cancer
Development and Progression," Journal of the National Cancer Institute,
92(18), 2000, pages 1472-1489.

Ziccardi, P., Napp, F., Giugliano, G. et al. "Reduction of Inflammatory
Cytokine Concentrations and Improvement of Endothelial Functions in Obese
Women After Weight Loss Over One Year," Circulation, 105, 2002, pages
804-809.

Kidney Disease. When people eat too much protein, it releases nitrogen
into the blood or is digested and metabolized. This places a strain on
the kidneys which must expel the waste through the urine. Kidney
problems may result in individuals who are susceptible to disease.

Funny how there's no actual evidence of high protein diets causing kidney
diseases in otherwise healthy adults.

Cardiovascular Disease. Diets high in fat and saturated fat can
increase one's risk of heart disease. High-protein diets often
encourage consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy products, which are all
high in cholesterol, fat, and saturated fat. The most popular of the
high-protein diets have been described as containing excessive amounts
of these artery-clogging products.11 Adequate protein can be consumed
through a variety of plant products which are cholesterol-free and
contain only small amounts of fat.

Abbasi, F., McLaughlin, T., Lamendola, C., et al., "High Carbohydrate Diets,
Triglyceride-Rich Lipoproteins, and Coronary Heart Disease Risk," The
American Journal of Cardiology, 85, 2000, pages 45-48.

Ajani, U.A., Ford, E.S., Mokdad, A.H., "Dietary Fiber and C-Reactive
Protein: Findings from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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Alexander, C.M., Landsman, P.B., Teutsch, S.M., Haffner, S.M., "NCEP-Defined
Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, and Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease Among
NHANES III Participants Age 50 Years and Older," Diabetes, 52(5), 2003,
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Aljada, A., Mohanty, P., Dandona, P., "Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Heart
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Almdal, T., Scharling, H., Jensen, J.S., Vestergaard, H., "The Independent
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Alper, C.M., Mattes, R.D., "Peanut Consumption Improves Indices of
Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Healthy Adults," Journal of the American
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Anderson JW, Konz EC, "Obesity and Disease Management: Effects of Weight
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Assmann, G., Schulte, H., "Relation of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
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Assmann, G., Schulte, H., "Identification of Individuals at High Risk for
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Assmann, G., Schulte, H., Funke, H., et al., "The Emergence of Triglycerides
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Austin, M.A., Hokanson, J.E., Edwards, K.L., "Hypertriglyceridemia as a
Cardiovascular Risk Factor," The American Journal of Cardiology, 81(4A),
1998, pages 7B-12B.

Badmaev, V. V., Majeed, M., Prakash, L., "Piperine Derived From Black Pepper
Increases the Plasma Levels of Coenzyme Q10 Following Oral Supplementation,"
The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 11(2), 2000, pages 109-113.

Balkau, B., Shipley, M., Jarrett, R.J., et al., "High Blood Glucose
Concentration Is a Risk Factor for Mortality in Middle-Aged Nondiabetic Men:
20-Year Follow-Up in the Whitehall Study, the Paris Prospective Study, and
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Boden, G., Sargrad, K., Homoko, C., et al., "Effects of the Atkins Diet in
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Brand-Miller J.C., "Glycemic Load and Chronic Disease," Nutrition Reviews,
61(5 Pt 2), 2003, pages S49-55.

Bravata, D.M., Sanders, L., Huang, J., et al., "Efficacy and Safety of
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Brehm, B.J., Seeley, R.J., D'Alessio, D.A., et al., "Effects of a Low
Carbohydrate Diet on Body Weight and Cardiovascular Risk Factors", College
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Brehm, B.J., Seeley, R.J., Daniels, S.R., et al., "A Randomized Trial
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Protein Checklist

High protein diets are unhealthy.

Not according to the evidence.

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Ok, let see if we can slow it downa little.

I say that stkins may be harmful to kidneys unless you take specail
pracautions

you say, "utter BS"

I post sopies of thre articles that support this. One is from the
Journal of Kidney disease, the other from Physicians for social
responsibility and the other from the university of chicago medical
center. I think that this are farily credible sources.

You say, "utter BS" and post 258,987,912 references to journal
articles which, since I don't have with me, I have not idea what they
say. However, I could probably find a large amount of references to
credible sources that say the opposite. So, do any of this articles
have abstracts? They did when I studied biology in college. So, could
you post one sinlge abstract that says that atkins or high protein
diets are not tough on your kidneys? Is there a single article or
summary of one in the entire virtual world that says that atkins, or
HP diets are not tough on your kidneys? Do you think that the anti
atkins diet literature has been paid for by powerful fruit, wheat,
rice, and potato corporations?


Andres

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Ok, let see if we can slow it downa little.

I say that stkins may be harmful to kidneys unless you take specail
pracautions

That's not what you said.

you say, "utter BS"

I post sopies of thre articles that support this. One is from the
Journal of Kidney disease, the other from Physicians for social
responsibility

Don't you mean "Physicians for moronic justification of vegetarian diets"?

and the other from the university of chicago medical
center. I think that this are farily credible sources.

You say, "utter BS" and post 258,987,912 references to journal
articles which, since I don't have with me, I have not idea what they
say.

You posted an article perpetuating the myth that high protein diets have not
been extensively studied. I gave you a partial list of the many, many
studies which directly or indirectly relate to high protein diets. There's
more if you want them.

However, I could probably find a large amount of references to
credible sources that say the opposite. So, do any of this articles
have abstracts?

All of them. Every single one is in PubMed:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed

They did when I studied biology in college. So, could
you post one sinlge abstract that says that atkins or high protein
diets are not tough on your kidneys? Is there a single article or
summary of one in the entire virtual world that says that atkins, or
HP diets are not tough on your kidneys?

"The researchers concluded that, in contrast with the important therapeutic
effect of low-protein intake on the progressive deterioration of kidney
function in diseased kidneys, such a [unrestricted protein] diet does not
significantly affect kidney function with "norm aging" in healthy subjects."

Blum, M., Averbuch, M., Wolman, Y., et al., "Protein Intake and Kidney
Function in Humans: Its Effect on 'Normal Aging'," Archives of Internal
Medicine, 149(1), 1989, pages 211-212.

IOW, high protein is not harmful to the kidneys of otherwise healthy adults
but people with existing kidney conditions should not start high protein
diets. This is not news except to all you ostriches.

Do you think that the anti
atkins diet literature has been paid for by powerful fruit, wheat,
rice, and potato corporations?

A lot of the time, yes. The worst case is the grossly misnamed "Physicians
Committee for Responsible Medicine", which is in fact a front for a radical
vegan and animal-rights group.

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To begin with, I ain't a vegetarian. In fact, I love beef. I am from
Argentina, and we eat a lot of it. However, that does not mean that I
am going to start to promote Atkins. However, I'll tell you something.
You win. You are right, Atkins is good for you. So, all of you
cyclists, eat Atkins or, follow a body builder's diet. Physiscians for
responible medicine, vegetarians and vegans, are wimps and they are
bad. in fact, they are all commies. meat eaters are good, ugh, ugh!!
Saying that Atkins may be rough on your kidneys is wrong ugh! me muy
macho, me eat beef, ugh, ugh. Attached are the 250,000 articles that
support what I am saying ugh, ugh! Quantity makes might and makes
truth ugh ugh! anyone against atkins is an anti american, vegan loving
commie ugh, ugh.

where is the beef!

Andres






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Ok, let see if we can slow it downa little.

I say that stkins may be harmful to kidneys unless you take specail
pracautions

That's not what you said.

you say, "utter BS"

I post sopies of thre articles that support this. One is from the
Journal of Kidney disease, the other from Physicians for social
responsibility

Don't you mean "Physicians for moronic justification of vegetarian diets"?

and the other from the university of chicago medical
center. I think that this are farily credible sources.

You say, "utter BS" and post 258,987,912 references to journal
articles which, since I don't have with me, I have not idea what they
say.

You posted an article perpetuating the myth that high protein diets have not
been extensively studied. I gave you a partial list of the many, many
studies which directly or indirectly relate to high protein diets. There's
more if you want them.

However, I could probably find a large amount of references to
credible sources that say the opposite. So, do any of this articles
have abstracts?

All of them. Every single one is in PubMed:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed

They did when I studied biology in college. So, could
you post one sinlge abstract that says that atkins or high protein
diets are not tough on your kidneys? Is there a single article or
summary of one in the entire virtual world that says that atkins, or
HP diets are not tough on your kidneys?

"The researchers concluded that, in contrast with the important therapeutic
effect of low-protein intake on the progressive deterioration of kidney
function in diseased kidneys, such a [unrestricted protein] diet does not
significantly affect kidney function with "norm aging" in healthy subjects."

Blum, M., Averbuch, M., Wolman, Y., et al., "Protein Intake and Kidney
Function in Humans: Its Effect on 'Normal Aging'," Archives of Internal
Medicine, 149(1), 1989, pages 211-212.

IOW, high protein is not harmful to the kidneys of otherwise healthy adults
but people with existing kidney conditions should not start high protein
diets. This is not news except to all you ostriches.

Do you think that the anti
atkins diet literature has been paid for by powerful fruit, wheat,
rice, and potato corporations?

A lot of the time, yes. The worst case is the grossly misnamed "Physicians
Committee for Responsible Medicine", which is in fact a front for a radical
vegan and animal-rights group.