The diet moreover contains relatively abundant albuminous pabulum (meat, eggs, cheese). I consider it advisable to begin with about 120 g. of albumen a day and then gradually to increase the albumen intake to 150 g. or above. More than 180 g. are never required. If we proceed in this way, we know from experience that the body albumens are best protected. This is demonstrated both by my own experiences and those of my pupil C. Dapper (Kissingen).

On the basis of the diet that has just been discussed we arrive at the following minimal and maximal values that apply to a reduction diet of degree III :

table 4