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The Role of Protein and Amino Acids in Sustaining and Enhancing Performance (1999) / Chapter Skim
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II Authored Papers and Workshop Discussions
Pages 83-84

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From page 83...
... Male military personnel maintain high protein intakes from food, however, female personnel generally consume less energy and protein than the MRDA guidelines in field situations. A substantial number of military personnel consume protein powders and supplemental amino acids, with use among male personnel double that of female personnel.
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From page 84...
... Systemic infection and serious injury trigger rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle protein to supply amino acids for specific immune responses in the liver and immune tissues, leading to a marked translocation of nitrogen from muscle to viscera, and a loss of skeletal muscle mass. Chapters 9 and 10 provide a dynamic point/counterpoint discussion between D.J.
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  • renal function
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  • acid requirements

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  • cognitive performance
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  • protein intake
  • field situations
  • healthy people
  • balance studies

  • acid supplementation
  • rapid breakdown
  • personnel double
  • stimulates protein
  • glycogen stores

  • dietary protein
  • mrda guidelines
  • supplemental amino
  • serious injury
  • protein powders

  • trigger rapid
  • severe injury
  • premature fatigue
  • plasma levels
  • systemic infection


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