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How much protein can the body utilize?
I tried doing a search but couldn't find the answer i'm looking for.
I have heard in the past that the body can only use up or "process" so many grams of protein at once. The other day I heard the comment made that it's a waste to consume more than 20g in one setting because anything over that just gets eliminated. I'm sure there is validity in that to an extent but I'm having a hard time believing 20g is the limit. If I stick to the minimum of 1g of protein per lb rule and I'm eating 6 times a day every two or three hours that's only 120g of protein a day. I'm 150+ lbs so how would that figure? I would always be short.
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I read that the body can only assimilate 50 grams at one sitting. This came from one of the nutrition articles at T-Nation...I think.
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Some of the research I have seen suggest the average person can process 15-20 grams of protein/hour.
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None of that is true.
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Another myth kept alive by misinformation.
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Actually I read somewhere that the body can process 48554355749386g per hour.
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Is there an answer? Originally Posted by Slim Schaedle
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I'd assume your testosterone levels and the body's demand for protein (based on growth and repairs needed) would determine the amount required.
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Don't worry about it. Just make sure you're getting your bodyweight in grams per day and you'll be fine. One less thing you need to worry about, now.
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Not definitely, no. There's way too many variables to even give a ballpark answer. Originally Posted by Chickenlegs
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Alright, so it sounds like there is no magic number. I was having a hard time understanding that theory anyway. I won't over think it then. I will just stick with what I've been doing. Basically making sure I get my overall magic number in everyday. Thanks
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No, that's the number of times this question has been asked on this forum. Originally Posted by Notorious
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The answer is quite simple. Originally Posted by Chickenlegs
Anything that is not utilized as amino's for various biological processes is made available as ENERGY. If this energy is not used, it is stored.
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You back from the dead bro? Originally Posted by Holto
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I find it hard to beleive any advice I'm given on what works best - someone else will just come along later and say "no no, not true.. do this"..
So who's right? There needs to be an organization of scientists who do the fieldwork and publish the results (preferrably scientists who aren't sponsored by protein manufacturers).
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It's simple folks, even if your body doesn't absorb every gram you eat doesn't mean it's all for nothing.
Eat between 1 and 1.5 grams per pound and you'll be fine. Spread out through 4 meals a day puts most people eating about 50-60 grams anyhow and your body can deal with that. Even if you don't absorb it all right away, it's not going to leave your stomach in an hour anyhow.
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Figure it out for yourself.. Originally Posted by gatzke
I'm involved in intermittent fasting on my low calorie days. I have 250+g of protein in a matter of 3hours..Jake Sullivan
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Ahhhh, IF.
I.F. means you get to eat stuff like this, and it only takes about 10 minutes to shove down....
In one meal last night...
Ground lamb
Goetta
Mettwurst, jalepeno cheese filled
Natural peanut butter
sour cream/avocado/jalepeno mustard mix
16oz milk
5 scoops whey
3156 cals
173 fat
94 carbs
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I'm around... Originally Posted by Slim Schaedle
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From what i was told...the max you can break down at once is 40 grams
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So if your body can only take a certain amount of protiens in one sitting, what about carbs, fat..etc? Can i eat like 300 grams of fat in one sitting and my body will only absorbed a limited amount?
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I usually digest 30-35 grams in a sitting but if I strain really hard I can digest up to 40 grams.
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over the top...priceless
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