~ Well, several news studies came out this past month on proteinPROTEIN DIETS- THE GOOD AND THE BAD PRESS -
diets. First let me say, their definition of high protein is 60%. In the first study, the press release shouts: High-Protein Diets May Adversely Affect Kidney Function. But if you read the report, it showed NO effect on women with normal kidney function and a slight change in renal clearance in those with existing kidney damage. Now, one of the ways you get kidney damage is diabetes. Can we say too many high glycemic carbs for that one? Ann Inter Med 2003;138:460-467 Then another study demonstrates that a reduced ratio of carbohydrates to protein improves your body composition and blood lipid profiles. Consuming 125 g of protein ( that's 40% of a 1250 calorie diet) resulted in lowered cholesterol AND triglycerides. Those consuming this amount of protein also were more satisfied with each meal ( we know it releases cholecystokinen, the satiety hormone). More body fat was lost in the protein group, while the carbohydrate group increased their insulin resistance. Hmm....interesting how a 1999 book, called The Menopause Diet, said it all. J Nutr 2003;133(2):411-7 Yet another study demonstrated that consuming low glycemic carbs helps you to cut back on calories. The reason: better insulin responses. They concluded that prolonged feelings of satiety was an effective method for reducing calorie intake and achieving long- term weight control. Pediatrics 2003;3(3):488-494 And finally, increased protein intake lowers your blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease. They assume biologically active amino acids, peptides or highly correlated nutrients found in protein were responsible for the effect. Curr Opin Lipidology,2003;14(1):55-59 ----------------------------------------- ~ DIETARY FAT INTAKE RISK FACTOR FOR DIABETES - It's the fat dummy, not the sugar, that increases our risk for diabetes, according to a study reported in Diabetes Care. Too much animal fat, defined as more than 34% total fats with 15% animal, significantly raised fasting glucose levels in sedentary people. In my books, I strongly urge you to stick to no more than 25% fat with less than 10% saturated fat, in order to modify your hormonal response. Diabetes Care 2003;26:302-307 -------------------------------------- ~ AGING DOES NOT INFLUENCE GLUCOSE BALANCE- This was certainly good news. Just getting older does not increase your chances of developing diabetes, according to researchers. They concluded the Buddha Belly more than age, correlated with glucose intolerance. Diabetes Care 2003;26:480-484 -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. Instructions for unsubscribing may be found at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
