Does monosodium glutomate inhibit the breakdown of protein in the stomache?
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MSG is just filth!\n\nI avoid it nearly as much as I avoid Aspartame.
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Acceptor and a donor of ammonia, a compound toxic to the body.\n\nglutamic acid (gltăm´ĭk) is organic compound, one of the 20 amino acids commonly found in animal proteins. Only the L-stereoisomer occurs in mammalian proteins. Like aspartic acid, glutamic acid has an acidic carboxyl group on its side chain which can serve as both an acceptor and a donor of ammonia, a compound toxic to the body. Once glutamic acid has coupled with ammonia, it is called glutamine and can as such safely transport ammonia to the liver, where the ammonia is eventually converted to urea for excretion by the kidneys. Free glutamic acid (that not incorporated into proteins) can also be converted reversibly to α-ketoglutaric acid, an intermediate in the Krebs cycle, and as such can be degraded to carbon dioxide and water, or transformed into sugars. The acidic side chain of glutamic acid confers one negative charge under most conditions to proteins in which this amino acid is found, thus increasing the water solubility of the protein. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), the monosodium salt of L-glutamic acid, is widely used as a condiment. The amino acid was isolated from wheat gluten in 1866 and chemically synthesized in 1890. It is not essential to the human diet, since it can be synthesized in the body from the common intermediate α-ketoglutaric acid.
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Salivary amylase catalyses the breakdown of starch (and glycogen) into maltose.\nThe process of digestion in the mouth is only brief because the masticated food is soon swallowed into the stomach.\nThe hydrochloric acid in the stomach stops any further digestion of starch.\nOnce the stomach contents enter the small intestine, pancreatic juices both neutralise the stomach acid and supply more enzyme - pancreatic amylase.\nSo the digestion of starch (and glycogen) is completed in the small intestine.
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My Acupuncturist/Dr of Oriental Medicine had me start taking some digestive enzymes to cure some gas and bloating. I have been taking Rainbow Light Advanced Enzyme System (Plant Based) before each meal and it has helped a lot.\n\nhttp://www.vitacost.com/RainbowLightPlantSourceAdvancedEnzymeSystem\n\nI would also steer clear of "sugar free" items that use sugar alcohols as a replacement as those can cause LOTS of gas.
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any over the counter antacid. or stop drinking pepsi!
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Treatment is ideally directed toward correcting the cause; however, the first aim is to prevent or treat dehydration and nutritional deficiencies. When possible, food intake should be continued even in patients with acute diarrhea. A physician should be consulted as to what type and how much food is permitted. Low-fat diets or more easily digestible fat is useful in some patients. The BRAT diet, which limits food intake to bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, can help to resolve diarrhea. These foods provide soluble and insoluble fiber without irritation. If the toast is slightly burnt, the charcoal can help sequester toxins and pull them from the body. The patient should drink plenty of fluids, however, in severe cases hospitalization to provide intravenous fluids may be necessary. A physician should be notified if the patient is dehydrated, and if oral replacement is suggested then commercial (Pedialyte and others) or homemade preparations can be used. The World Health Organization(WHO) has provided this easy recipe for home preparation, which can be taken in frequent small sips:\n• table salt: 3/4 teaspoon\n• baking powder: 1 teaspoon\n• orange juice: 1 cup\n• water: 1 quart or liter\nSupplements\nNutrient replacement also plays a role in preventing and treating diarrhea. Zinc especially appears to have an effect on the immune system, and deficiency of this mineral can lead to chronic diarrhea. Also, zinc replacement improves growth in young patients.\nDietary supplements that are generally beneficial in the treatment of digestive disorders include:\n• vitamin C: 50-500 mg daily\n• vitamin B6: 50-150 mg daily\n• magnesium aspartate: 400 mg daily\n• vitamin E: 400 IU daily\n• glutamine: 3,000 mg daily\n• garlic, deodorized: 2,000 mg daily\n• deghycirrhizinated licorice: chew as needed
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Anything with Wheat in it.  Gluten is a protien that comes from wheat.
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I have not used these products because I am allergic to shellfish, but my husband has and has helped with his arthritic knees. He takes the serving number - 1/2 in the morning and the other 1/2 at dinner time-- hope I was helpful.
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Monosodium glutamate, (MSG) is chemical substance commonly known as Ajinomoto is a flavor enhancer. It is suggestible to avoid because not good for health.  It is not a poison and not made from baby bones.
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Chymotrypsinogen is one of the inactive enzymes in pancreatic juice, activated by trypsin and it is activated in the duodenum , I guess.. Pepsinogen is a zymogen(inactive enzyme)  which is obtained from peptic or chief cells, activated by Hcl in the stomach to form pepsin.\nTrypsinogen is one of the major enzymes in the pancreatic juice and is activated by an intestinal enzyme called enterokinase, and is activated in duodenum.\ncarboxy peptidase is also a componenet of pancreatic juice which acts on protiens, peptones and proteoses along with trypsin to form dipeptides. lactase converts lactose to glucose and galactose in the small intestine. Maltase converts maltose to two molecules of glucose. Aminopeptidase releases amino acid by acting on the terminal peptide bonds. Chymotrypsin breaks protiens and proteoses to peptides.Amylase converts polysaccharides like starch to disaccharides. Trypsin converts protiens and peptones to peptides. It also converts chymotrypsinogen to chymotrypsin and procarboxypeptidase to carboxy peptidase.\n\nThis is all I know abt the questions u asked cuz even I am studyin the same stuff now.... Hope its wat u are lookin for..except for sucrase.??
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Over the counter nutritional supplements (Glucosamine & Chondroitin sulfate) are vitamin pills for the knee cartilage, and have proven to be effective for some patients. These supplements are important because there are no nutrients for articular cartilage present in our every day diet.\n\nThese two compounds have gained widespread use for the treatment of arthritic conditions. Though initially skeptical of "homeopathic" natural remedies, some people reported excellent symptomatic relief, comparable to any non-steroidal (NSAID) drug. Additionally solid basic science studies and prospective blinded human studies have shown that glucosamine is effective in: \n\nReducing joint pain \nIncreasing lubrication of the joint \nStimulating cartilage matrix repair \nInhibiting enzymes that breakdown cartilage \nPreserving joint space \nAnti-inflammatory actions \n\nThe dosage that appears to be effective is 1500 mg of Glucosamine. The literature suggests that liquid forms are better absorbed than pills. The liquid (Joint Juice) or the pills can be taken once a day. \n\n \nThere is no allergic reaction known to glucosamine. No fish or shellfish products are present in the preparations. \n\nThere is no significant difference between the HCl and sulfate versions of glucosamine. \n\nThere is no over dosage of glucosamine possible that we are aware of.\n\nWide selection available at  www.gnc.com. Top seling product GNC Glucosamine 750 Chondroitin 600  ~ $34.99
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Hydrochloric acid has several functions during digestion.  Gastric acid has a pH of around 2.0, which is highly acidic.  Since proteins have a narrow pH threshhold, gastric acid denatures them and exposes peptide bonds for proteolysis.  \n\nThe real work of breaking the peptide bonds is done by pepsin though.  However, since pepsin targets proteins and there are many proteins in body that we don't want pepsin to break up, pepsin has to be produced and transported around in the form of it's inactive precursor, pepsinogen.  Once the pepsinogen encounters the HCl in the stomach, it is activated into pepsin and proteolysis can occur.  \n\nStomach acid is also useful in killing any bacteria that have entered the stomach through the esophagus and keeping the beneficial bacteria in the colon from migrating into the small intestine and causing problems.
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I think dimethicone is used in antacid tablets, so maybe it's just to elminate stomach acid or gas.
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Yes it does help, if you are taking antacids they inhibit absorption of it because minerals are broke down in stomach acid. For more good info on diabetes check the link below.
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It helps many people due to enzymes it contains which help reduce stomach acid.\nThis tropical fruit contains papain, an enzyme that soothes the stomach, Gowen says. If fresh papaya isn't available, try chewable papaya tablets, available at health food stores. "Dried papaya has the enzyme, too, but since it also contains a lot of concentrated sugar, your best choice is the tablets," she says.
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I have to disagree with lots of what the last guy said but he is correct when he says stick to a healthy diet. Remember, suppliments (The Natural Ones) are just that to suppliment your already existing diet. Whey protien is good, also creatine naturally occurrs in your body and that suppliment will help your performance. L-Glutamine will help your muscles repair themselves. Other than those as long as your diet is balanced then a multivitamin can not hurt.
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