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Nutrition and Metabolism: How Protein Helps
The bodily function referred to as metabolism is a very complex thing. Not only does the right amount of food have to be introduced to the body, but it should be consumed at the right time as well. If the body is not getting enough food it will shut down the metabolism. The first step in the digestive process is the sensation of hunger. When you feel hungry, your body will send up signals via chemical compounds to your brain. Your brain then sends its own messages to the stomach to get ready for food, and then motivates you to eat food.
After the stomach has perceived that there has been enough food, it sends the message that you are full back to the brain, which then orders the food to stop coming. However, the problem is this: the message from stomach to brain and brain back to stomach may take as long as 20 minutes allowing more food to be eaten than what is really necessary, especially for those people who eat far too quickly. The faster that you eat, the more likely you are to overeat, subsequently gaining weight.
On the other hand, not eating enough food at all can damage the metabolism as well. When the hunger signal goes to the brain and no food is introduced into the system, a stronger signal will be sent. If the second, stronger signal is ignored as well, the body gets the message that no food is to be had and the metabolism will be slowed down or shut down completely. This allows the body to protect itself in case of starvation.
The body processes all foods the same way, only at different rates. There are a number of diseases that can slow the metabolism down or can change the way that the body stores the food once it is broken down. Diabetes is affected by the way that foods are broken down and stored. Diseases that affect the thyroid can also affect the metabolism as well.
The Process of Metabolism
The body uses energy all of the time- even during sleep. The process of breathing, the beating of the heart, and the other natural, involuntary processes of the body are all fueled by energy in the body. Your body takes all foods, combines the food with oxygen and then breaks it down to its smallest factor. If the body needs immediate energy, some of this converted food (calories) will be burned at that point. If there are too many calories or no need for immediate energy, it will be stored either as glycogen or as fat in the fat cells. Weight gain occurs when the body stores more energy than it is burning, either because too much food was consumed or because of a metabolic glitch.
Metabolism also is influenced by the rate of thermogenesis, the generation of heat during the digestion of food. Physical activity is also a factor that can increase the number of calories burned each day.
Muscles burn more calories simply by existing than fat does even when the body is sleeping. In fact, after exercise, the muscles will continue to burn calories for up to a full 24 hours. Men have higher metabolic rates than women do, and the rate at which you burn calories tends to slow down, sometimes dramatically, when you grow older.
Why Protein Helps the Metabolism
Of all of the macronutrients, protein takes the most work to breakdown so it also takes the most energy. Because it does take so long to break down, protein can help you stay full for longer, allowing you to eat less food. Protein also increases thermogenesis more than any other food. Only alcohol increases thermogenesis more than protein does.
Protein is needed as part of the digestive process because it is made up of the amino acids that are converted to the hormones and enzymes that are later used in this complex process. All protein foods are either complete or incomplete, meaning they either have all of the nine essential amino acids that the body cannot make on its own or do not. All animal proteins are complete, including dairy products and eggs. With the exception of soy, all plant proteins are incomplete. Because they lack one or more of the amino acids, they should be eaten in combination so that the lacking amino acid are present in the diet.
Constant Confusion and Increased Metabolism
The concept of constant confusion is simple: your body gets used to a routine and does not work as efficiently, especially if you are eating the same foods in the same amounts at the same time every day. Your metabolism will slow, leading you to a weight loss plateau. On the other hand, if you are varying your foods, the amounts and the timing, your body will not be able to predict as easily and your metabolism will stay revved up and working properly, allowing for steady weight loss. Diets that allow this type of flexibility are also easier to keep up with because they do not allow boredom to become a factor.
Protein Supplements and Metabolism
Small meals spaced three or four hours apart can allow the metabolism to work at a near constant rate. Using a small protein supplement as a between meal snack can be beneficial. Profect, from Protica, is a protein supplement that has 25 grams of protein per 100 calorie serving without carbohydrates and fats. In addition to being useful as a between meal snack, Profect can be used at the start of the meal so that you can eat far less.
Metabolism and Protein: a Case Study
Dianna has been working on losing weight for over a year. She has tried several fad diets and, sadly, has even resorted to trying starvation as well. Finally, she discusses her health with her doctor who suggests that she work toward getting her metabolism and health back to the right level and then start making small, achievable changes in her diet. She will reduce her calorie intake by 500 calories per day, and will also increase the amount of exercise that she gets. She will also use Profect during the day to keep her from feeling too hungry and to keep her metabolism revved up.
As she starts to lose weight, Dianna knows that she will have to adjust her calorie intake to account for her smaller body. While you are going to need increase calories if you are very active, most people tend to dramatically overestimate the amount of exercise that they are getting every day.
Protica Research (Protica, Inc.) specializes in the development of Capsulized Foods. Protica manufactures Profect, IsoMetric, Pediagro, Fruitasia and over 100 other brands, including Medicare-approved, whey protein supplements for immunodeficiency patients. You can learn more at Protica Research – Copyright
Kidney-Friendly Diets for Dialysis Patients
Kidney disease is diagnosed in stages, and each stage has its own dietary needs. As kidney disease progresses in stages, the body becomes unable to assimilate protein properly, so the intake of protein is reduced. Stage Five, the final stage, will require dialysis and another change in diet. It is necessary to work with a dietician to maintain the best possible health. Not only will the body’s requirement for protein change, but the intake of sodium, potassium and phosphorous will have to be restricted. The patient will also have to drink less.
End stage renal disease can cause an imbalance of electrolytes, minerals and fluids, which the new diet is meant to counteract. Kidneys that are functioning properly process literally gallons of blood every day, removing waste products from the blood. These waste products are sent to the bladder to be expelled as urine. Urine also contains any excess fluid that has built up inside the body.
Kidneys that do not function correctly will result in a backup of fluid inside the body, causing problems in a number of organs, like the heart and lungs, and in other places that fluids tend to collect, like the feet and ankles. Dialysis patients may not urinate at all or only urinate very little. Any urine that is eliminated from the body tends to be in a very concentrated form, which increases the chance of a urinary tract infection. This is why dialysis patients are often restricted in their fluid intake. These excess fluids can build up around the heart, making heartbeats more difficult. They can collect around the lungs, which can result in pneumonia and other respiratory problems. Too much fluid in the bloodstream can cause an electrolyte imbalance, which can interfere with the rhythm of the heart and cause impaired brain function.
A dialysis patient will have the levels of certain substances checked before the session. Albumin, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and urea are all measured at the beginning, and then once more at the end. This enables a nutritionist to change the patient’s diet to whatever will be most beneficial. The amount of fluids allowed will also be changed based on the urinary output and how much water weight is gained between each dialysis session.
The early stages of kidney disease can be slowed by consuming less protein. When the disease progresses to the stage that dialysis is necessary, more protein will be required. There are two types of dialysis, and which one a patient will receive depends upon the type of kidney disease and other health conditions that the patient may suffer. Hemo-dialysis and peritoneal dialysis are the two kinds of dialysis – the latter will require more protein, because of the amount of protein that is discarded after each treatment.
It is not easy to get the required amount of protein. There are complications which are compounded by the dialysis process. Most kidney patients have more than just kidney disease to worry about. Kidney patients often have a low appetite and may not feel like eating in general. These are reasons why good nutrition is so vitally important. A protein supplement may even be necessary to supply this very important macronutrient in the right amounts.
High blood pressure and heart disease can either cause or be caused by kidney disease. No matter which came first, this means that a low-fat diet is important to a kidney disease patient. The risk to the heart grows as the disease progresses, which makes the right diet important for many different reasons.
Nutrition is a big concern for kidney disease patients, especially those undergoing dialysis. A good diet will take care of many of the necessary vitamins and minerals, but there are some of these that a dialysis diet does not supply in sufficient measure. Others are lost during treatment. A supplement will probably be necessary.
Life with Kidney Disease and Dialysis
Many people contract kidney disease through no real fault of their own. It is not something that happens only to old people – people can struggle with this disease their whole lives. A history of high blood pressure may actually be developing chronic kidney disease. A visit to a nephrologist can easily confirm the condition of your kidneys. A diagnosis of kidney disease will mean a treatment plan, including a visit to a nutritionist to learn about the condition and devise a good diet to slow the progression of the disease.
The diet will likely be low-fat, and if the disease is in its early stages, you will be told that your diet should also be low in protein. You will also have to watch your electrolytes and reduce the amount of fluids your drink each day. It will be your responsibility to follow directions and keep as healthy as possible. You should be especially careful if you have a family history of heart or kidney disease. Unfortunately, even the strictest adherence to diet and health may not stop the progression of kidney disease, though it may slow it. Dialysis may eventually become necessary. At this point, your diet will be altered again because your need for protein will go up radically. You will probably have to take a number of water-soluble vitamins to supplement your diet and keep your health and strength as high as possible.
It can take five hours or more for each session of dialysis every day and there will be days that you don’t feel especially well. Protein supplements will probably be a practical requirement so that you get the proper amount of nutrients. A good way to get the protein that you need is Profect, a liquid protein shot from Protica, which provides 25 grams of protein in every tiny (less than three fluid ounces) serving. There is a good range of flavors available, so drinking Protica never has to be the same old, same old. Profect also does not have to be refrigerated, which means that you can keep them in your car or purse, or somewhere convenient, while you are getting your treatment.
Protica Research (Protica, Inc.) specializes in the development of Capsulized Foods. Protica manufactures Profect, IsoMetric, Pediagro, Fruitasia and over 100 other brands, including Medicare-approved, whey liquid protein for dialysis patients. You can learn more at Protica Research – Copyright