Tuna - Incomplete Protein?

simon_a · 09-09-2004, 03:09 PM

I read that Tuna is an 'incomplete protein' and isnt as good a source of protein as chicken. Is this true? How can protein be incomplete? Surely protein is protein?
Si
8)

Pete · 09-09-2004, 03:29 PM

Protein is made up of 22 amino acids. 9 (i think) are essential, while the remaining 13 can be made up from those 9. As bodybuilders we want to supply our bodies with all 22 so they can be put to use straight away. Tuna is either missing, or very low in some amino acids, so it's best to eat another protein source with it to get a better (more complete) spread of aminos. Same goes for any none animal sources of protein such as legumes.
You could also add amino acids to each deficient meal. I sometimes use Extreme Aminos.

simon_a · 09-09-2004, 03:33 PM

Cool, I didn't know that. I take these multi vitamins that have amino acids in them too. What is a Legume?
Cheers Pete!
Si
8)

Pete · 09-09-2004, 03:40 PM

peas, beans and pulses are legumes.
You may not be getting much in the way of aminos in those multi vits though, plus the idea is to take them with meals, whereas with multi vits you're probably just taking them once or twice a day.
Click on the Extreme banner at the top of the main page and go to the supplement section-see what it says about Aminos, they're only cheap!

Pete · 09-09-2004, 03:41 PM

I'll save you the bother, here's what it says....

Amino acids are what the body breaks protein down into after we eat them, there are 22 of them present in the human body but very few solid foods offer the full range of aminos, this is where Extreme Aminos come in. Designed to be taken with solid protein sources like fish or poultry to improve the amino acid profile of the protein.

Extreme Aminos are a convenient easy to carry protein source which requires no mixing, perfect for keeping in the car or a drawer at work so your body needs NEVER end up in a catabolic state through not having access to easy to take protein.

vinger · 09-09-2004, 04:06 PM

Never new any of that. just thought thought protein was protein.
Learn sumat everyday!

jackamo · 09-09-2004, 05:55 PM

un-salted cashuew nuts are gd for protine and carbs all in 1 and re healthy

Anonymous · 10-09-2004, 10:45 AM

if you guys want to know the works about proteins and amino acids the best person to speak to is extreme. believe me he knows his stuff, especially on this subject.

Anonymous · 16-10-2004, 10:28 PM

never new that about protein being incomplete

this is one of the main sources of protein for me,some times 8 cans a day,

still got very big on it

does anyone no what aminos tuna is missing?

c130 · 17-10-2004, 03:05 PM

If you go to

www.nutritiondata.com

it has the all the nutritional values (including essential amino acids) of just about every food you can think of

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09-09-2004, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pete Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NW Posts: 32 Rep Power:	Protein is made up of 22 amino acids. 9 (i think) are essential, while the remaining 13 can be made up from those 9. As bodybuilders we want to supply our bodies with all 22 so they can be put to use straight away. Tuna is either missing, or very low in some amino acids, so it's best to eat another protein source with it to get a better (more complete) spread of aminos. Same goes for any none animal sources of protein such as legumes. You could also add amino acids to each deficient meal. I sometimes use Extreme Aminos.

09-09-2004, 03:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pete Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NW Posts: 32 Rep Power:	peas, beans and pulses are legumes. You may not be getting much in the way of aminos in those multi vits though, plus the idea is to take them with meals, whereas with multi vits you're probably just taking them once or twice a day. Click on the Extreme banner at the top of the main page and go to the supplement section-see what it says about Aminos, they're only cheap!

09-09-2004, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pete Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NW Posts: 32 Rep Power:	I'll save you the bother, here's what it says.... Amino acids are what the body breaks protein down into after we eat them, there are 22 of them present in the human body but very few solid foods offer the full range of aminos, this is where Extreme Aminos come in. Designed to be taken with solid protein sources like fish or poultry to improve the amino acid profile of the protein. Extreme Aminos are a convenient easy to carry protein source which requires no mixing, perfect for keeping in the car or a drawer at work so your body needs NEVER end up in a catabolic state through not having access to easy to take protein.

09-09-2004, 04:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
vinger Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 348 Rep Power:	Never new any of that. just thought thought protein was protein. Learn sumat everyday!

10-09-2004, 10:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	if you guys want to know the works about proteins and amino acids the best person to speak to is extreme. believe me he knows his stuff, especially on this subject.

16-10-2004, 10:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	never new that about protein being incomplete this is one of the main sources of protein for me,some times 8 cans a day, still got very big on it does anyone no what aminos tuna is missing?

17-10-2004, 03:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
c130 Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cyprus Posts: 80 Rep Power:	If you go to www.nutritiondata.com it has the all the nutritional values (including essential amino acids) of just about every food you can think of