The glycemic index concept is an extension of the fiber hypothesis, suggesting that fiber
consumption reduces the rate of nutrient influx from the gut. The glycemic index has …

Lysine cannot be synthesized by most higher organisms and, therefore, is an indispensable
amino acid (IAA) that must be consumed in adequate amounts to maintain protein synthesis …

Following its predecessor, the second edition of Amino Acids: Biochemistry and Nutrition
presents exhaustive coverage of amino acids in the nutrition, metabolism and health of …

1. Methods Search: Searches were performed in three stages. First, all the titles with the
relevant key words were retrieved by the Cochrane Collaboration Department from …

Background: The most recent international dietary protein recommendations for healthy
adults are those developed and proposed by the 1985 FAO/WHO/UNU Joint Expert …

The aims of this introductory article are to survey and critically evaluate the concepts and
approaches that have been used to assess amino acid adequacy and to hypothesize about …

The adequacy of plant-based diets in developed and developing countries as sources of
protein and amino acids for human subjects of all ages is examined. Protein quantity is …

▪ Abstract A full review of the strengths and limitations of the various methods used to define
amino acid requirements is provided. The focus is on the recent development of carbon …

Background: The current estimated protein requirements are based on the nitrogen balance
method, which has many limitations. An alternate approach is needed to permit a …

Revised estimates of protein and amino acid requirements are under discussion by the Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/World Health Organizaion (WHO), and have been …