Green Xenon Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hi: I've heard that during severe protein deficiency, body protein is broken down to provide protein for the vital organs. Can this damage the kidneys? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leison Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 i think u meant to say PEM (protein energy malnutrition).i dont think any person will reach that state, person will die a lot sooner. actually glucose is vital,so if there isnt enough glucose, gluconeogenesis takes place from fat and PROTEIN.in this process even the proteins from muscles get changed into glucose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Xenon Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 i think u meant to say PEM (protein energy malnutrition).i dont think any person will reach that state, person will die a lot sooner. actually glucose is vital,so if there isnt enough glucose, gluconeogenesis takes place from fat and PROTEIN.in this process even the proteins from muscles get changed into glucose. What if the patient is receiving the optimum amounts of every nutrient other than protein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leison Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 patient wud die again.protein is required in each and every step of metabolism,all the enzymes used during glycolysis, regeneration of tissues,protiens of blood(albumin,immunoglobin),carrier protein,structure of cells. so even if there are adequate amount of glucose,fat,vitamins,minerals they can't be used by the body, so it'l be like their virtual deficiency.body can't boycott protein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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