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What is protein? We are protein. Our hair, our nails, our skin, our blood, our enzymes and hormones are protein; indeed, our bodies contain some ten thousand to fifty thousand kinds of protein. But these proteins are constantly being broken down into amino acids, recycled and built anew, even oxidized to some extent to provide energy. Find out all about proteins and amino acids. |
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Animal Pharm
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 8/14/2002
As an organic farmer, Mark Purdey resisted the order to spray his cattle with organophosphates for warble fly and went to court for a judicial review; he won and was exempted from using the spray. No cows born in his herd developed BSE (mad cow disease). He has contributed numerous articles on the subject of BSE to scientific journals. He farms in Somerset, UK.
Bowes & Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 4/17/2002
This classic guide to nutrition has helped put the balance in balanced diets since 1937. Now completely updated for the Seventeenth Edition, this bestseller continues to fulfill its purpose, to supply authoritative data on the nutritional value of foods in a form for quick and easy reference.
Calculating Your Protein Intake
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 4/17/2002
Many people want to know if they're consuming enough protein. This simple calculation will help you determine your protein intake and if it's sufficient.
How Much Protein Do You Need?
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 6/21/2003
How much protein do you really need? The average adult needs 0.6 - 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram (2.2 lbs.) of body weight. Infants may need as much as 2.0 grams per kilogram, adolescents need up to 1.2 grams per kilogram and pregnant women need an additional 10 grams per day. Now, if this isn't confusing, this article contains a calculator to help make it easier to calculate your protein intake. EASY!
How the Liver Works
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 9/23/2011
The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. Our largest organ, the liver is located in a central position of the abdomen, and is intimately involved in almost every aspect of the body's processes. Because of its central role, liver disease strikes at the very heart of the body's functions and processes - and can be extremely life-threatening. You cannot live without a liver. We cover in detail the functions of the liver.
Infants Tolerate Adult Equivalent of 40 Eggs Per Week
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 2/1/2004
Egg yolks can be a source of the long chain fish oil fat DHA but many people are concerned about the consequences on their cholesterol level.
Myths & Truths About Beef
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 8/14/2002
Sally Fallon and Mary Enig expose the myths about beef and explain the truth about its importance to good health.
Protein Content in Various Foods
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 3/29/2002
This extensive table gives you measurements regarding the protein content of various foods
Protein Requirements In Humans
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 3/29/2002
Here's an article discussing the data regarding protein requirements in humans. I've also touched on the some of the arguments put forth by low protein proponents.
The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 6/24/2004
The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment is a thorough analysis of thyroid hormone metabolism, including central thyroid gland regulation and activity, thyroid production and secretion, peripheral thyroid conversion, and thyroid autoimmunity. This test allows the practitioner to pinpoint common imbalances that underlie a broad spectrum of chronic illness.
What are Amino Acids?
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 2/14/2002
Amino acids are the chemical units or "building blocks," as they are popularly called, that make up protein. To understand how vital amino acids are, one must understand how essential proteins are to life. It is protein that provides the structure for all living things. Every living organism, from the largest animal to the tinniest microbe, is composed of protein. And in its various forms, protein participates in the vital chemical processes that sustain life.
What are Proteins?
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 2/2/2006
We are protein. Our hair, our nails, our skin, our blood, our enzymes and hormones are protein; indeed, our bodies contain some ten thousand to fifty thousand kinds of protein. But these proteins are constantly being broken down, recycled and built anew, even oxidized to some extent to provide energy. Read the details
What is Acid/Alkaline Balance?
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 3/12/2002
The Textbook of Medical Physiology by Arthur C. Guyton, M.D., probably the most recognized authority on human physiology states: "...the regulation of hydrogen ion concentration (pH or acid/alkaline balance) is one of the most important aspects of homeostasis." (Homostasis is where the components involved seek an equilibrium.)
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