Guest guest Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 In following up on the study of proteinuria results from 1996, I was looking up various amino acids and I came across something called Biobuilde. It's probably just witch hunting on my part, but has anybody here ever tried it. Their sight was pretty convincing on how much of the product would be absorbed by the body and compared it to other proteins such as meat and egg and other amino acid formulas. It also even states on the website that is good for individuals with renal or hepatic failure so they can avoid unwanted nitrogen catabolites. It states that only 1% of the product would go to NNU or nitrogen waste, compared to even 52% nitrogen waste for an egg, which I was told was one of the best sources of protein. It sounds good, so what's the catch?? The website is: http://www.bodyhealth.com/html/biobuilde/characteristics_formula.asp I know it would be good for me to be able to stay low on the protein and still get the amino acids to the muscles. Maybe somebody with some medical background could break it down for me. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hi Mike, I just don't know about these amino acid supplements. What I DO know from my scientific background is that all proteins contain nitrogen. It is a primary building block of all amino acids, so I don't understand how any source of amino acids, be it vegetable, meat or supplemental would not have nitrogen waste. I am not familiar with biobuilde, but I do also know that my Neph and my nutritionist told me to never take any protein supplements. Sorry to not be more helpful. As always, I would definitely check with your Nephrologist before making any changes to your diet and before starting any kind of over the counter supplements. In a message dated 9/17/2004 7:25:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, MB10spro@... writes: > In following up on the study of proteinuria results from 1996, I was > looking > up various amino acids and I came across something called Biobuilde. It's > probably just witch hunting on my part, but has anybody here ever tried it. > > Their sight was pretty convincing on how much of the product would be > absorbed by > the body and compared it to other proteins such as meat and egg and other > amino acid formulas. It also even states on the website that is good for > individuals with renal or hepatic failure so they can avoid unwanted > nitrogen > catabolites. It states that only 1% of the product would go to NNU or > nitrogen waste, > compared to even 52% nitrogen waste for an egg, which I was told was one of > the best sources of protein. It sounds good, so what's the catch?? The > website is: > http://www.bodyhealth.com/html/biobuilde/characteristics_formula.asp > > I know it would be good for me to be able to stay low on the protein and > still get the amino acids to the muscles. Maybe somebody with some medical > background could break it down for me. > > Thanks, > Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hi , I have been so curious and never took the opportunity to ask you (if you don't mind) what do you do for your career? I really had a hunch you were an angel, but I don't know any angels (except you) that have a scientific background. Hehehe ((((smile)))) Bonnie W4JC@... wrote: What I DO know from my scientific background is that all proteins contain nitrogen. It is a primary building block of all amino acids, so I don't understand how any source of amino acids, be it vegetable, meat or supplemental would not have nitrogen waste. >> website is: > http://www.bodyhealth.com/html/biobuilde/characteristics_formula.asp > > I know it would be good for me to be able to stay low on the protein and > still get the amino acids to the muscles. Maybe somebody with some medical > background could break it down for me. > > Thanks, > Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Thanks and Bonnie, I would not take any supplements without first talking to my neph. I agree with Bonnie, I just don't know how the product could only produce that little nitrogen waste. Like I said, I think there's a catch and I'm just wondering what it is??? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Hi Bonnie, My degree is in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and I work as the Western Regional Business Director for a company called eScreen. I don't use my degree at work now, but when I first graduated I started my career working in a laboratories that did environmental and toxicology testing. My company now provides toxicology testing, but I work on the business and management side the past 5 years. In a message dated 9/18/2004 10:54:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bd4679@... writes: > Hi , I have been so curious and never took the opportunity to ask you > (if you don't mind) what do you do for your career? I really had a hunch you > were an angel, but I don't know any angels (except you) that have a > scientific background. Hehehe ((((smile)))) Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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