Proteins, from diet or supplements, are best alternative. The supply of all amino acids can be ensured and in sufficient amounts. Cellular metabolism is relieved of obligation to produce amino acids except for making minor adjustment in supply chain. Protein synthesis can go on uninterrupted. Unless diet meets perpetual demand for amino acids, other, relatively expendable, body proteins are broken down to fulfill requirement. In effect, a dietary deficiency of proteins forces body to feed on itself.

The need for proteins in every diet is undeniable. The average American diet provides 1.2 g/kg of protein against recommended daily allowance of 0.8 g/kg. The question, then, is whether to add protein supplements to an existing diet? While proteins from food may seem adequate, there is no telling whether all essential amino acids are supplied, and there is little way of knowing how easily those proteins are digested and assimilated into body. A carefully researched protein supplement like Profect, when taken regularly, would remove such uncertainties.

Apart from supplying amino acids for protein synthesis, a high protein diet based on Profect has other advantages. Studies on high-protein diets have demonstrated their ability to induce weight loss. A high-protein diet produces early satiety and decreases total energy intake. Protein synthesis, an energy consuming process, is promoted. The energy to assimilate such a diet, calculated as ‘Thermogenic effect of feeding’, is high. More calories are burnt, more proteins are synthesized and lean body mass increases while body weight goes down. Brawn is exchanged for flab.

Proteins from Profect form bioactive peptides in gut that can enhance gut defenses. The harmful gut bacteria are killed and normal flora is allowed to colonize intestinal lining. Profect also protects system from free radicals, free electron molecules produced during intense activity and stress. Free radicals are known to damage cell membranes. Their role in aging, cancer and blood clotting is being intensely investigated. Profect increases levels of Glutathione, a free radical scavenger that mops up free radicals shielding cell from their effects. The added water-soluble vitamins and mineral in Profect prevent loss of calcium and other micronutrients seen on high-protein diets.

About Protica

Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm with offices in Lafayette Hill and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Protica manufactures capsulized foods, including Profect, a compact, hypoallergenic, ready-to-drink protein beverage containing zero carbohydrates and zero fat. Information on Protica is available at www.protica.com

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About Protica

Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm with offices in Lafayette Hill and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Protica manufactures capsulized foods, including Profect, a compact, hypoallergenic, ready-to-drink protein beverage containing zero carbohydrates and zero fat. You can learn more about Protica at www.protica.com -- Information on Profect is available at www.profect.com

Working with asbestos is primary cause of mesothelioma - only 20% to 30% of reported cases occur in people who have no known history of exposure to asbestos.

There is some evidence that family members and close acquaintances of those who've worked with asbestos are themselves at greater risk than population at large of developing malignant mesothelioma.

The symptoms of mesothelioma may not develop until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Symptoms include shortness of breath and chest pain, weight loss, abdominal pain and swelling of abdomen, bowel obstruction leading to constipation, problematic blood-clotting, anemia and fever. If malignant mesothelioma has spread beyond mesothelium, pain may be experienced in these other body parts and there may be swelling e.g. in neck or face leading to trouble swallowing.

It must be stressed that all of above symptoms can have causes other than malignant mesothelioma. It is important that a properly-qualified medical doctor be consulted, because only a doctor can provide a diagnosis.