LIFESCI 4W03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Soy Protein, Green Tea, Valine
8 Nov 2016
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Green tea could help you to lose weight (shown to improve fat oxidation) - true. Supplements are regulated like drugs and approved by the fda - false. Are moreso regulated like foods; does not have to undergo clinical trials. Supplements do not offer the same/all the health benefits as regular foods - Too much protein could cause bone and kidney damage - false. Only bodybuilders need to supplement - false. Nutrients in pre-workout could be found in your daily diet - true. Soy protein has a lower concentration of bcaa which are key in protein synthesis. Bcaa - leucine (directly affects protein synthesis by acting on mtor), isoleucine (stimulates insulin release from the pancreas), valine; help preserve lean body mass. L-carnitine - a fat burner; is involved in the breakdown of fatty acids; plays a role in the breakdown of long-chain fatty acids; does not affect metabolism; red meat (the redder the meat, more concentration) and diary.
