On Sat, 16 Dec 2000, Krullin wrote:

> What's your opinion on this post on the Protein Power board?

I occasionally read (and post to) that board, and I have found
Orion, the author of this message, to be very knowledgeable.

> It is clear then how protein and carbohydrate metabolism can interact and
> result in fat synthesis. As with fat synthesis from carbohydrates, which is
> an insulin driven process, mainitaining a restricted carbohydrate intake not
> only keeps insulin levels but limits the amount of NADPH+H available that
> can be used in combination with Acetyl-CoA produced from surplus amino acids
> for fat synthesis.

What I would like to know -- and will ask Orion -- is: What
happens to any excess protein in the absence of NADPH+H?

Todd Moody
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