1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 1:33 am PST

BMI must make an assumption about body fat %. I assume that an average body fat % is used. Wouldn't a person with a high lean body mass be healthier, even though based on height, whole body weight, it might be over 25, or even 30? How about the differences between men and women? Is there a better formula for computing BMI?

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 30, 2006, 1:34 am PST

BMI must make an assumption about body fat %. I assume that an average body fat % is used. Wouldn't a person with a high lean body mass be healthier, even though based on height, whole body weight, it might be over 25, or even 30? How about the differences between men and women? Is there a better formula for computing BMI?

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Nov 03, 2007, 11:57 am PDT

Poga Moonga and Amino Acids Amino acids are made when protein is broken down by digestion of food. Your body needs amino acids in order to retrieve amino acids from the food we eat. When you consume protein, your body breaks down the protein into individual amino acids before the cells can use them but the proper amount and kind of enzyme is required. When protein is broken down it results in 22 different groups of amino acids. These are called “proteogenic amino acids” because they make up the 15,000 enzymes and 50, 000 proteins in our bodies. Proteogenic means ”capable of producing protein”. Of the 22 groups of amino acids, eight are not manufactured by our body. These eight are called “essential amino acids”. These acids are as follows: Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine , Threonine, Tryptohpan and Valine. These proteins are named” complete proteins”. They can be found in meat, eggs and soy beans or in a multi-purpose digestive enzyme(an amino acid supplement), like poga moonga. Because it is hard for us to eat enough meat, eggs and spy bean to get the proper amount of the essential acids, people use a supplement, like poga moonga which contains moringa, a source of all 8 essential amino acids. But you must be careful when using supplements because the right amount is important to good health. It is recommended to consult a physician for the proper amount. Amino acids are the building blocks of our body. They produce antibodies to fight against viruses and bacteria. They also carry oxygen through the body and are needed for muscle activity. Amino acids help normalize moods, concentration, sex drive, sleep and aggression. If you are experiencing problems with any or a combination of these, it could be a result of your body not getting the proper kind or amount of amino acids. If you can’t concentrate or lack sex drive, it could just be a result of not getting the proper free amino acids. In poga moonga the moringa provides the 8 essential amino acids and aloe vera provides 20 amino acids , so you are sure to get the right amount your body needs. Amino acid supplements are available everywhere today but are not all “natural” amino acids. Real food is more nutritious than most of the supplements you can buy. In fact, food provides nutrients, such as zinc and iron, which your body can absorb more effectively than it can from synthetic supplements. Unlike synthetic supplements, the moringa and aloe vera in poga moonga provide your body with the best source of natural amino acids. Our bodies need all these essential amino acids, that are present in complete proteins, which are found in soybeans, meat and moringa juice.. Essential amino acids build new cells and build new and repair muscle tissue. As with other nutrients, amino acids are absorbed more effectively from food and plants. Un-natural Amino acid supplements may actually cause imbalances and interfere with the absorption of other amino acids. Essential amino acids are used to build new muscle tissue, so if you’re a weight lifter, the most important factor is to take in enough calories. More calories from carbohydrates are needed to fuel the body so that protein is used to repair and build muscle tissue. If you are on a low calorie diet, precious protein is burned for energy instead of repairing and rebuilding muscle tissue. Carbohydrates not only provide fuel for muscles but they also provide a hormone response that enhances muscle synthesis. When the ratio of protein to carbohydrates is 1 to 4 (15 percent calories from protein and 60 percent calories from carbohydrates),testosterone used for muscle increase the most, especially in healthy people.

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