> Jim: What happens to protein above the amount needed to build,  
> repair, or replace tissue?


> Ken: Protein has extended application in human physiology. Broken  
> down in the GI
> track and absorbed as amino acids, various enzymes and other enzyme  
> like
> biochemicals stimulate a vast cascade of applications including  
> hormone
> development, various huge polpeptides, DNA, etc.

Ok, then, what happens to the protein above the amount needed to  
build tissue, repair tissue, replace tissue, AND create hormones,  
DNA, etc?  You really haven't answered the question, my friend.  We  
may disagree about the exact amount, but at some point too much  
protein becomes too much.

I believe Dr. Ron Rosedale is right when he says that "the protein  
the body doesn't quickly use... is largely broken down into simple  
sugars, which increases blood sugar and promotes insulin resistance.   
Furthermore, protein itself triggers insulin production, which can  
worsen insulin resistance."  That is to say nothing of the other  
nasty byproducts of gluconeogenesis: urea and ammonia.

Though we can go for extended periods with paleo carbohydrates as a  
primary energy source, the human body functions best in the long run  
with a zero to very low carbohydrates, *moderate* protein (about 100  
grams per day, depending on lean body mass and activity levels), and  
unlimited quality fats.

Jim Swayze