Which Amino Acids Stimulate Glucagon Release

[Jacob Creutzfeldt]

Does anyone on this board know specifically which amino acids cause the greatest glucagon release? Which foods would have the highest concentration of these? Conversely which amino acids stimulate the greatest insulin release? Which foods are highest and lowest in these?

 

[Whacked]

In a nutshell..........carbs cause insulin release, protein (amino's) cause glucagon release WHEN taken in normal amounts (<50 grams/meal)----otherwise, slin is released for higher quantities of protein intake at one sitting. Fat releases glucagon mildy.

Keep in mind that when any of the above food groups are mixed, things change!!

Fat+Carbo's = insulin release
Carb's + Protein = insulin release
fat + moderate protein intake = glucagon

Dieting and fasting causes glucagon release as well.

Exercise/Stress........glucagon levels go up as well.

Although insulin gets you fat, it is also VERY important. So if you are trying to get more glucagon released for fat-loss reasons (!?!?!) be sure to STILL take advantage of insulin spikes with PWO carbs.........you need this anabolic hormone to retain muscle as well.

 

[juve]

most studies on glucagon were performed using alanine and arginine administration. One could also deduce that branch-chain amino's via conversion to alanine and gluconeogenesis induce glucagon release. but in essence, all you need is a portein meal to stimulate glucagon, given that you're slightly hypoglycemic or blood glucose is low.

 

[Whacked]

most studies on glucagon were performed using alanine and arginine administration. One could also deduce that branch-chain amino's via conversion to alanine and gluconeogenesis induce glucagon release.

branch chain amino's conversion to gluconeogenesis will NOT induce glucagon release; however.....glucagon WILL induce gluconeogenesis (at the liver)

I agree with your other comments though.