The efficiency of dietary protein utilization is increased during puberty.

Beckett, P R

The efficiency of dietary protein utilization is increased during puberty. [electronic resource] - The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism Aug 1997 - 2445-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0021-972X

10.1210/jcem.82.8.4158 doi


Amino Acids, Branched-Chain--blood
Body Composition
Carbon Isotopes
Child
Dietary Proteins--metabolism
Energy Metabolism
Humans
Insulin--blood
Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 1--blood
Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3--blood
Insulin-Like Growth Factor I--metabolism
Keto Acids--metabolism
Kinetics
Leucine--metabolism
Oxidation-Reduction
Puberty--physiology