River Mouse wrote:
>> I'm reading that without an adequate balance of the eight essential amino
> acids, the body is incapable of synthesizing tissue from protein. Instead,
> surplus protein is reduced to simpler proteins for synthesizing
> non-essential amino acids and/or converted to glucose and potentially to
> fat.
>> Another poster suggested that an excessive surplus could also result in the
> formation of ill-defined muscle with the potential to break down more
> easily. (Bulky versus lean muscle).
>> What ratio are the eight essential proteins needed in? Do these ratios
> change in repairing muscles under extreme duress, i.e. in weightlifting?
>> Where can I find reference for the levels of the essential amino acids
> contained in common foods? My particular interest is in vegan foods.
It's not the ratios you need to be concerned with, it's the amounts. As
a rule of thumb, anyone eating at least 45 grams of protein a day from
sources other than gelatin and watermelon is safe, even if they have
active lifestyles. Except for sweets and greasy foods, all commonly
eaten vegan foods have "complete" proteins. Go to Walton Feed's website.
It has more details.
