Starch

such as nucleic acids, lipids, proteins and structural polysaccharides such as...

Excessive Protein Intake

of excess nitrogen is efficient, protein intakes moderately above requirement are...

Protein Deficiency

Protein deficiency rarely occurs as an isolated condition. It usually accompanies a...

Nitrogen Balance

are the molecular building blocks of protein. Measuring nitrogen inputs and losses can...

Gluten is Digestible by Healthy People

system they used, wheat gluten protein was 80-100% digestible by (healthy) humans.

Gluten and Other Proteins in Grains

of celiac disease, gluten refers to the protein of grains capable of provoking an...

Phenylalanine

is incorporated into the body’s proteins; DL-phenylalanine.

Amino Acid

compound, the building blocks of proteins. A large proportion of our cells, muscles...

Vegetarian Diets and Health

C, vitamin E and Mg, relatively low in protein, saturated fat, long-chain n-3 fatty...

Common Plant Toxins

reduced iodine uptake, decreased protein digestion. Glycoalkaloids (potato, tomato) -...