Opinion on the role of protein in promoting athletic performance is divided along the lines of
how much aerobic-based versus resistance-based activity the athlete undertakes. Athletes …

Since the US Institute of Medicine's recommendations on protein and amino acid intake in
2005, new information supports the need to re-evaluate these recommendations. New lines …

The effects of soy protein (40 g/d) containing moderate and higher concentrations of
isoflavones on blood lipid profiles, mononuclear cell LDL receptor messenger RNA, and …

A higher protein intake has been recommended for endurance athletes compared with
healthy non-exercising individuals based primarily on nitrogen balance methodology. The …

Background: Studies on protein requirements in vulnerable groups such as older adults are
few, and results are conflicting. Objective: The main objective of this study was to determine …

The indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) method is based on the concept that when 1
indispensable amino acid (IDAA) is deficient for protein synthesis, then all other IDAA …

Background Despite a number of studies indicating increased dietary protein needs in
bodybuilders with the use of the nitrogen balance technique, the Institute of Medicine (2005) …

Background Protein quality assessment through the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid
Score requires accurate measurements of true ileal protein and amino acid digestibility, for …

Background: Adequate maternal dietary protein intake is necessary for healthy pregnancy.
However, current protein intake recommendations for healthy pregnant women are based …

During the past 25 years a significant amount of research has been conducted to determine
amino acid requirements in humans. This is primarily due to advancements in the …