Adequate protein intake (at minimum 1.6 g/kg/day per the International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand) (9) supports collagen synthesis independent of any peptide and should be considered a non-negotiable baseline for patients recovering from musculoskeletal injury
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Common causes encompass metabolic disorders like fatty acid oxidation defects and organic acidemias, renal issues such as carnitine loss due to chronic renal failure, Fanconi syndrome, dialysis, or certain medications (e.g., vancomycin), dietary factors including vegetarianism, starvation, or specific diets like the ketogenic diet, and liver diseases such as cirrhosis and fatty liver
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Metabolism and regulation : Hormones like insulin and glucagon are peptides that help control blood sugar and energy use