Guest guest Posted April 14, 2000 Report Share Posted April 14, 2000 Hi, Steve, >The question I have is once you had >some basic protein testing done is there anything that Dr. G can provide >that >taking immunopro, l-carnitine & a >weightlifting style supplement plus a moderately high protein diet. Once >you >have done all that is their anything else more you can do? There are a couple of things that you need to be aware of, but not much that further testing could indicate. One is that there are a couple of wierd interactions between amino acids and other nutrients, which may mean that you are actually low in one nutrient or another. One example is the interaction between histidine and zinc - high levels of one mean low levels of the other. Another is lysine and arginine. These two compete for uptake, so need to be more or less balanced. Supplementing lysine can reduce herpesvirus outbreaks (virus coat protein is lysine-rich), but supplements need to be limited or a shortage of arginine can result, which leads to immunosuppression. Also, a very high protein diet will lead to metabolic imbalance, and high levels of urine ammonia. This indicates that cellular damage is going on. As for what a high level of protein is for a PWC with suppressed ability to absorb amino acids, I don't know. Jerry ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2003 Report Share Posted October 17, 2003 <<So, figure out your requirement for the day and divide by 6.>> The easy way to figure out how much protein you should be eating is to know about how many calories you are eating a day - since BFL is whats called a 40/40/20 split - that mean 40% of you total calories a day should come from protein, 40% from carbs and 20% from fats. So as an example: 1500 x .40 = 600 calories from protein 1500 x .40 = 600 caloris from carbs 1500 x .20 = 300 calories from fat Now remember this: 1 gram of protein = 4 calories, 1 gram of carbs = 4 calories and 1 gram of fat = 9 calories. Then convert the above figures to grams: 600 divided by 4 calories per gram = 150 grams of protein 600 divided by 4 calories per gram = 150 grams of carbs 300 divided by 9 calories per gram = 33.3 grams of fat (The above is a daily total) Now break it down per meal ~ Body forLife requires 6 small meals: 150 grams divided by 6 = 25 grams of protein per meal 150 grams divided by 6 = 25 grams of carbs per meal 33.3 grams dvided by 6 = 5.5 grams of fat per meal So in this example, you would be eating 25 grams EACH of protein & carbs per BFL minimeal & 5.5 grams of fat! And the way to do this? PLAN! Plan out all your meals and you wont be tempted to stray off course! <<joni>> *the quality of your food determines the quality of your body* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 So, a 128 pounder should be taking in 128 grams of protein or approx. 17 oz. of meat/fish per day.... is this right? But since I'm a secretor/rh- (neg) my ounce needs per week may be different. The LR book says 2.5oz 8x/wk of meat and 2.5 oz. 6/wk of fish which would be 35 oz/week or 5 oz per day... ok now I'm confused! thx for any insight! ,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Don't be confused. If you want to loose fat - consume close to 1 gr/lbs. If in great shape, follow the 5 oz of per day suggestion and see what happens? 35 gr of protein = 140 calories. It is not enough. Now let's add fat calories to that since protein always comes with fat in nature (another 140 calories). That gives you 280 calories from protein. 1 average fruit is 27 gr of carbs = 108 calorie. Now read page 53 in ER - the first thing it says that Os strive of protein and exercise. So naturally, that is the type of food that an O should consume enough of. When protein deprived (regardless of blood types) and most of us are (just look at your midsection :-)) we will reach for starches to compensate. That is why we are so out of shape. We are ODing on carbs every day and somehow nobody is concerned about it. Why do we all think that we don't have to worry about excess carb intake? IF YOU DON'T EAT PROTEIN, YOU WILL EAT STARCHES. ACCORDING TO PETER, THAT IS THE NO 1 ENEMYOF AN O. In my book, it says: 2.5oz 6-9 times Rh- increase by 1 -2 servings. (MEAT) 2.5oz 3-5 times Rh- increases by 2 servings. (FISH) 1 egg 3-6 times Love ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com protein intake So, a 128 pounder should be taking in 128 grams of protein or approx. 17 oz. of meat/fish per day.... is this right? But since I'm a secretor/rh- (neg) my ounce needs per week may be different. The LR book says 2.5oz 8x/wk of meat and 2.5 oz. 6/wk of fish which would be 35 oz/week or 5 oz per day... ok now I'm confused! thx for any insight! ,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Is this a trick question?...maybe not, but this could be a trick answer. Actually, it is those pesky numbers that are so tricky and enigmatic...better keep those things on a leash...at least for now. Simple pictures are best!...lest the bull get loose and crash the party. Just an observation my dear...as seen through my special x-ray vision safety goggles... , O-nonnie Re: protein intake , not to be contrary (I really do want to understand and get this right), but according to 40/40/20, on a 1350cal diet that's only 67.5 carbs daily. I know from my own experience (I keep a detailed log of everything I eat, my weight, mood, measurements, etc...) when my carbs dip below 30% I get headaches, dizziness, reduced ability to concentrate, irritablity, etc. (I'm borderline hypoglycemic, maybe that's got something to do with it). Also, when I reduce my carbs, my fat and protein naturally go up...which is good, but when they get above 30% I start gaining weight. I'm in good shape now. I'm strong, healthy (except for my digestive issues) and happy with the way I look. I don't want to lose weight, but I don't want to gain any either. I know I don't take in more calories than my body burns, so it's got to be about the ratios. The strongest correlation I can find in my food journals is that when I take in more fat and protein than I can use, it is stored...not the goal. Maybe 1g/1lb is for people who are very active. My fiance is a body builder and that's what he does, but he's always trying to " gain muscle mass " and he's in the gym 5 nights a week. I'm not. So, wouldn't my dietary needs reflect that? It just doesn't seem sensible that a 5'5 " female student and homemaker would require the same dietary makeup as as a 6'1 " , 205# male bodybuilder. Am I totally missing something??? Sorry to be such a priss, but I just really want to understand (I haven't had my lightbulb moment yet). Thanks again for all the patience and advice, Much Love, Eva > On dadamo.com: Os - 40/40/20 ratio. That would be? For 1300 calories 130 > gr of protein 130 gr of carbs and 30 gr of fat. > > Elevation of cholesterol comes from eating starches (sugars). > > Also, I am the one advocating the 1gr/lbs . Not or anyone else > here. > > I have no idea about the shape you are in. We know very little about > you. > > The less fat you have the more hungry you are. If your fat% is high, > then it will be a bit harder to consume the amounts. > > In any case, if you consume 1300 calories, make sure to eat enough > protein (size of your fist) at each meal for optimum health. > > Sounds like you have been reading a lot of different theories>>. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Where is the post? ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com Re: Re: protein intake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 > > On dadamo.com: Os - 40/40/20 ratio. That would be? For 1300 > calories 130 > > gr of protein 130 gr of carbs and 30 gr of fat. > > > > Elevation of cholesterol comes from eating starches (sugars). > > > > Also, I am the one advocating the 1gr/lbs . Not or anyone else > > here. > > > > I have no idea about the shape you are in. We know very little about > > you. > > > > The less fat you have the more hungry you are. If your fat% is high, > > then it will be a bit harder to consume the amounts. > > > > In any case, if you consume 1300 calories, make sure to eat enough > > protein (size of your fist) at each meal for optimum health. > > > > Sounds like you have been reading a lot of different theories>>. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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