Comments on: A Guide to Basic Nutrition

By: Tink12

Tink12 — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:39:23 +0000

Lyle, I have learned a ton from you and I really appreciate your wealth of information that is driven by science and real life observations and not supplement companies. My question to you is how in depth does that average person have to dig into their diet for success? Although I greatly enjoy experimenting with my diet and caluculating my marcros and caloric needs, it seems the more I research I keep coming back to the idea that a diverse whole food diet with a small amount of suplementation is suitable for the average individuals goals. As long as calories and macros are adjusted accordingly and noticeable progress is being made. Any thoughts on this?

By: lylemcd

lylemcd — Sun, 02 May 2010 14:54:25 +0000

In the liver, after deamination protein can be converted to glucose (about half of the aminos), ketones (the other half) and one can even be made into cholesterol.

By: joe

joe — Sat, 01 May 2010 21:29:29 +0000

Lylemcd, besides being used as energy what else is protein converted too?

By: lylemcd

lylemcd — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:06:21 +0000

Protein is essentially never converted to fat. The pathway theoretically exists but it’s simply not going to happen. It’ll get converted to something else or burned for energy.

By: Shekhar

Shekhar — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:30:41 +0000

PLease tell me about what happens with excess of protein… as excess of carbs are stored in form of fat..

By: lylemcd

lylemcd — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:11:39 +0000

Laurie: The Protein Book addresses the topic of protein requirements in detail and all of the references can be found there. And the real key to dealing with issues of protein based acid load is to consume sufficient plant matter which provide a base load.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:03:06 +0000

I’ve been a Dynamite distributor for about 4 or 5 years. I am always interested in nutrition and fitness. What I’m confused about is that the Dynamite community and many other health related communities say that too much protein, or proteins obtained from animal sources causes an imbalance in your PH and acid. I am eating a lot of protein each day in the form of low fat dairy, nuts, and meats. I’m concerned about my system becoming too acid as a result of this high protein diet. However, I know I need protein to sustain my growing muscles. I’m eating a lot more vegetables than is prescribed by the BFL program in hopes that it keeps me more full (I’m a serious quantity eater) and that it helps offset the acidity in my blood from all of the protein I’m consuming Where is the balance on too little… too much protein and what is your basis for your answer?

By: Christos

Christos — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:36:57 +0000

Excellent article! I like to learn new things and this is extremely difficult nowadays. This is the definition of thoroughness!

Warm congratulations!

By: Mark Tinkle

Mark Tinkle — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:41:08 +0000

Very nice and clear; I look forward to the second half.

It’s interesting someone is suggesting the caloric value of protein be revised downward. I was wondering why it is the practice to say it is 4 cal/g, but then account for the thermic effect of feeding, instead of just reducing the value for caloric content. Is it just convenience so bomb calorimeter values can be used without regard to the composition of the food?