Protein S Deficiency

Question: Can vitamin and protein deficiency be the cause of my depression? Or is it the symptoms of the deficiency that is causing it? I have been feeling extremely tired, having trouble staying focused and just not thinking clearly, in addition to nightmares, crying, etc... I had some lab work done and I have several deficiencies to deal with B-12, D, iron, protein. Not sure if I should just try to deal with these and the rest will fall into place or if I should try treating depression at the same time. I did see a doctor or I wouldn't have had the labs drawn and know what the problem is. But I don't think doctors are complete gods and think that sometimes they over treat people. I was kinda looking for a been there done that this is what worked for me advice. Thanks to the rest of you who actually read my question. I just don't want to be over treating and get started on a medication that I will become dependant on if I don't need to. I am not taking any other medications at this time that could be causing the problems. I know what is the cause of my deficiencies I just thought that it was under control but apparently I am going to have to supplement my diet even more to compensate.

Answer: not getting adequate protein is a big problem; you need protein to make serotonin (i call it the 'happy hormone'). you would be surprised how much better feel when you are properly nourished. just treating the deficiencies will make you feel better but it may take a while. if you are severely depressed where it is interfering with your job and home life or if you are suicidal at all' treat the depression by all means! when your nutritional problems are under control, you can wean off the anti-depressants. hope this helps!

Question: What are some structural and functional components of the cell that may be disrupted by protein deficiency? In the case of dietary protein deficiency, cells may not be able to obtain the necessary amino acids in order to maintain structural and functional components of the cell. What are some aspects of the cell that may be effected by this protein def.

Answer: About 90% of the dry weight of a cell is made of proteins. So pretty much every cell structure would be effected by a deficiency. Even chromosomes themselves have structural proteins. The ribosomes that manufacture proteins are made of RNA and proteins. The cytoskeleton is made of proteins. And almost every enzyme that synthesizes non-protein structural components is itself a protein. So take your pick, every cell structure would be effected.

Question: What are the symptoms of protein deficiency? Please give the details of Protein deficiency.........i would be very thankfull to you

Answer: same symptoms exhibited by vegetarians.

Question: Do you know anyone with a protein deficiency? All I ever see for arguments for eating meat is "where do you get your protein?" You cannot get a protein deficiency if you worked at it 24/7. the only protein problem is protein excess, which leads to all the diseases under the sun. So does anyone know of a person who has a protein deficiency...vegan or otherwise?

Answer: No, I don't. I have not met anyone personally, heard about anyone, read about anyone or talked to anyone online that ever had or has protein deficiency. It is a very obnoxious (and 100% untrue) myth about vegetarians and vegans! We are perfectly healthy and our bodies do just fine without meat, dairy and eggs :)

Question: What is a protein Z deficiency? What are the treatments? Can it cause a stroke in utero? What are the risks for a pregnant woman who has a Protein Z deficiency? Is there anything that can be done to reduce these risks? Can a change in diet or nutrition help? Can it cause a stroke in utero? Please post references and qualifications when answering this question.

Answer: There is a protein C or S deficiency, both can cause blood clots. I have a clotting disease and my mother has a different one. I am close on line fiends with several people who are clotters. Here is a useful page, but as I do not know which it is, you will be on your own for further information. http://www.med.uiuc.edu/hematology/Ptdis… I know people who have more than one clotting disorder. If there has not been a clotting event, then daily baby asprin is usually given. Often after a clot, Life long anti-coagulation treatment is needed. I am on Cumadin for life. Best wishes

Question: If I become a vegetarian, would I suffer from protein-deficiency? I am planning to be a vegetarian but the only obstacle here is protein. I know beans and soy can provide you with proteins but is it sufficient?

Answer: MYTH: "Humans were designed to eat meat." FACT: Although humans are capable of digesting meat, human anatomy clearly favors a diet of plant foods. Our digestive systems are similar to those of the other plant-eaters and totally unlike those of carnivores. The argument that humans are carnivores because we possess "canine" teeth ignores the fact that other plant-eaters have "canine" teeth, and that ONLY plant-eaters have molar teeth. Finally, if humans were designed to eat meat, we wouldn't suffer from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis from doing so. [more on this topic] MYTH: "Vegetarians get little protein." FACT: Plant foods offer abundant protein. Vegetables are around 23% protein on average, beans 28%, grains 13%, and even fruit has 5.5%. For comparison, human breast milk is only 5% (designed for the time in our lives when our protein needs are as high as they'll ever be). The US Recommended Daily Allowance is 8%, and the World Health Organization recommends 4.5%. [more on this topic, inc. chart] MYTH: "Beans are a good source of protein." FACT: There is no such thing as a special "source of protein" because all foods -- even plants -- have plentiful protein. You might as well say "Food is a good source of protein". In any event, beans (28%) don't average much more protein per calorie than common vegetables (23%). [more on this topic, inc. chart] MYTH: "Meat protein is better than plant protein. You have to combine plant foods to make the protein just as good." FACT: This myth was popularized in the 1971 book Diet for a Small Planet and has no basis in fact. The author of the book admitted nearly twenty years ago that she made a mistake (in the 1982 edition of the same book). [more on this topic]

Question: What parts of the body are most affected by protein deficiency? I think that question is quite self-explanatory; what parts of the body are most affected by a lack of protein?

Answer: The brain and muscles.

Question: Is it true that dieters are at higher risk of having protein deficiency? I always thought it was impossible not to get enough protein, ut I read somewhere that dieters miss out on a lot of protein and it's really unhealthy and can cause fatigue, weakness etc. It also said that for this reason, dieters should make 10% more of their diet from protein than non-dieters. Is this true?

Answer: what u said is right when dieter does not eat enough protein and lift some weights this protein deficiency can be reversed by eating low fat protein and exercises your muscles ( lifting some weights):)

Question: Can protein deficiency cause you to bruise easier? I came back from a camping trip where I ate hardly any protein (not my fault) and I now have about 15 tiny bruises all over my arms and legs when I haven't banged myself much at all and I never bruise easily. Thanks

Answer: Usually its iron, but check with your Dr if it continues.

Question: What are the symptoms of Protein S Deficiency? Yesterday my doctor told me that I have Protein S Deficiency. I really haven't been able to find much information on the web about my condition. At least not in terms that I understand. I guess I just need this condition to be explained to me in layman terms, not a bunch of medical lingo that I don't understand.

Answer: i have had this for at least 5yrs. now & i am still learning about it. i am so glad to finally talk to somebody else who has it. it is so rare. mine was not genentic. i am going to see if i can get your e-mail so we can talk , thanks. i look forward to you contacting me so that we can talk, are you on cumadin?