Long story short-- I have become very sensitive to protein around doses of Stalevo- which I now take every 2.5 hours. I try my best to limit protein throughout the day and usually eat a normal (significant protein) dinner. I have also read the posts about the effects of carbohydrates with high glycemic indicies/loads- and I think these also contribute to my fluctuations. I am a muscular guy who works out every day. I have lost weight- and hate it!. More depressing is that i can not figure out the best way to get enough calories and enough protein/day. I am looking for some advice- including which type of proteins (including supplements) are least likely to interfere w/levodopa gut absorbtion and blood-brain-barrier competition---??!!!