Feeding Proprioception

[Scotty D.]

I have just finished reading Connie's article 'Feeding Proprioception'. Perhaps we can start a thread of peoples experiences in relating their nutrition to their proprioception.

I have been eating significantly more protein the past couple of days, especially hemp seed butter, goji berry, algae, and pumpkin seeds. One thing I noticed was that my Qigong practice was significantly more 'sensational'. I am accessing a great deal of tension in my lumbar, gluteals, shoulders, and thoracic that has been dormant for a long time, and my clavicular strength is beginning to exert itself.

I had known before that Tryptophan is very crucial in creating neurotransmitters, however I had not made the link to the whole of the bodies neurological system. I am assuming now that all types of amino acids play a part in 'creating' neurological sensation; ?.

Connie, you also mention that amino acids build the proprioception receptors throughout the body. Could you provide or link to some more information on this?

[Connie Brown]

I have been eating significantly more protein the past couple of days...

I had known before that Tryptophan is very crucial in creating neurotransmitters, however I had not made the link to the whole of the bodies neurological system. I am assuming now that all types of amino acids play a part in 'creating' neurological sensation; ?.
Scotty this is so gratifying to hear! thank you for posting it.

I have noticed that people who are drawn to plant-based diets for compelling personal reasons, often seem to hope for the best with the protein intake. Like assuming the very low ranges will be okay for THEM. I have wondered what a low-grade insufficiency might feel like if they guess wrong on the amount... but oh well

Let me ask my neurotransmitter expert, Dr. Kathleen DesMaisons, about your question. In the meantime a google search on "amino acids building blocks neurological receptors" might be fun.

I know that the transmitters for mood like serotonin and beta-endorphin have receptors not only in the brain, but in the gut and limbs too; a Medline search will give you that. And Scott writes in Body-Flow that the proprioception receptors are everywhere.

What I don't know is good "start here" books on that topic.