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Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
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Jim Chinnis wrote:
> "Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD" <[email protected]> wrote in part:
>
> >Jim Chinnis wrote:
> >
> >> "Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD" <[email protected]> wrote in part:
> >>
> >> >> If high protein, low carb does better that's great; if not then
> >> >> I guess I'm not in much worse shape than prior to the diet change.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >Except for the hyperketonemia (and possible hyperhomocysteinemia).
> >>
> >> I believe all the published studies show a negative association between %
> >> calories from protein and level of homocysteine... But it's possible...
> >> --
> >> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
> >
> >Depends on the source of the protein, Jim.
>
> Oh...well hang on while I check...
>
> It's animal protein that was found to associate negatively with homocysteine.
> And vegans have the highest homocysteine levels, probably due to B12
> deficiencies and stupidity.
>
> The effects of soy seem unclear, because soy is rich in folate and that seems
> to be uncontrolled in the studies.
>
> So you recommend eating more meat?
>
Does meat have more or less methionine (source of homocysteine) than other
sources of protein?
--
Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
http://www.heartmdphd.com
> "Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD" <[email protected]> wrote in part:
>
> >Jim Chinnis wrote:
> >
> >> "Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD" <[email protected]> wrote in part:
> >>
> >> >> If high protein, low carb does better that's great; if not then
> >> >> I guess I'm not in much worse shape than prior to the diet change.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >Except for the hyperketonemia (and possible hyperhomocysteinemia).
> >>
> >> I believe all the published studies show a negative association between %
> >> calories from protein and level of homocysteine... But it's possible...
> >> --
> >> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
> >
> >Depends on the source of the protein, Jim.
>
> Oh...well hang on while I check...
>
> It's animal protein that was found to associate negatively with homocysteine.
> And vegans have the highest homocysteine levels, probably due to B12
> deficiencies and stupidity.
>
> The effects of soy seem unclear, because soy is rich in folate and that seems
> to be uncontrolled in the studies.
>
> So you recommend eating more meat?
>
Does meat have more or less methionine (source of homocysteine) than other
sources of protein?
--
Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
http://www.heartmdphd.com