Protein linked to inflammation

[lexis]

How does this low protein diet work

http://anti-itisdiet.blogspot.com/2007/ ... teins.html

 

[Mittir]

I do not see any evidence from that blog post that low protein
diet is working. There is scientific evidence and there is anecdotal evidence.
On line testimonials are all hearsay, not anecdotal evidence.

One thing that guy mentioned about potato protein being complete
falls within RP's recommendation. But there is the
caveat of nightshade allergy problem. RP is fine with protein from ripe fruits.
In theory one can eat huge amount of fruits to get adequate proteins.

Anyone who has experimented with low protein raw vegan diet
probably experienced that wonderful calming feeling in the beginning.
RP explained that low protein diet means low tryptophan diet and
that leads to low serotonin. That is the reason for early great feeling
people have on low protein vegan diet. I did 2 months of raw vegan
i felt great but i was incredibly weak after 2 months. (This is hearsay).
But, RP's recommendation is to have at least 80 grams of proteins
for liver to function properly and it is a balanced protein with low
tryptophan, cysteine, methionine and low phosphorus . Milk and cheese are exceptions.
Milk has high calcium to divert tryptophan to niacin route instead of serotonin
and Casein in cheese has amino acid balance that does not cause major increase.
in serotonin. Serotonin causes inflammation and Gelatine is a good example
of protein that is anti-inflammatory. I track blood albumin to check if my
protein intake is adequate. You will see in dialysis patient they do not
recommend vegetable protein. Because they know vegetable proteins are
not good at maintaining albumin level in kidney patients.
Protein in sprouted grains are much safer and available than regular grains.

RP has mentioned that high alkaline mineral intake spares protein loss
in state of fasting. Many factors like environmental pollution and dietary
toxins can play a role in liver function. RP mentioned a study that speculated
that in calorie restricted diet one is getting lot less harmful substances like iron
and other heavy metals to keep the system efficient and that is main cause of
benefits. One can easily figure out if one needs more protein or not by
simply increasing protein ( preferably low tryptophan, low cysteine and low methionine)
intake to see if it feels better and sleep quality is always a good indicator.
Protein high in tryptophan, cysteine, methionine and phosphorus can
cause a lot of problem including low thyroid function, high serotonin,
inflammation etc. Sulfur containing amino acids are acid forming.
High altitude / high carbon dioxide can have many beneficial effects on health,
which can increase over all efficiency.

When i meet low carb people , i usually asked them about their sleep quality.
Almost all of them take something to get sleep. One of my relative who is about 75 years
old and for last 50+ years he has been eating only one meal a day and rest of the day
drinking tea with a lot of milk and sugar and chain smoker. He is still lean and thin
with no major health issue except for some cataract problem. He is definitely
not getting 80 grams of protein. He does meditate 4-5 hours at night.
He is a very popular herb doctor . To me he is an example of calorie restriction
with a lot of uncommon health practices.