Grams of protein

[New Jack]

I heard that if you take more than a certain amount of gram's of protein in a sitting than it becomes wasted and turns to fat. Is this true? And if it is what is the amount of protein (grams) that you should not exceed in a sitdown? Is 60 g's too much? 80? 100? What?

 

[BigRugbyMan]

from what i hear 60g max every 2 hours... i hear ginger root boosts that

 

[New Jack]

Bumperama

 

[diamonddiceclay]

you can eat as much protein as you want over a 24 hr period-in 1 meal, there is probably a certain amount you should not exceed, but who knows that exact #?--just combine carbs with it to avoid upset stomach

 

[zen42]

There's been a persistent urban legend in the weightlifting crowd that states a person can only absorb 30-40grams of protein at a sitting. This has been debunked.

Now if you eat more calories than you expend, you'll gain fat.

Zen

 

[littleWOOD]

As stated earlier, if you are eating an excess amount of calories, it will turn to fat. Doesn't matter if it is carbs, protein or fat. However, protein has less of an energy factor, and is therefore used by the body for energy at a much higher rate than complex carbs. Therefore, they do not stay in your body as long as the carbs. When watching your protein, as long as you are getting atleast 1.5 - 2 grams per lb of bodyweight, it is really unimportant the amount of protein you are getting beyond that. The protein you consume beyond that is solely for the purpose of increasing your caloric intake. Nothing more. Consuming more of those excess calories from protein will allow you to stay leaner while bulking, than adding those excess calories with carbs. This is not to say carbs are not essential, because they are. You need carbs to utilize for muscle-building energy, but adding the excess calories should come from protein and green vegetable sources.

 

[JOKER47]

There's been a persistent urban legend in the weightlifting crowd that states a person can only absorb 30-40grams of protein at a sitting. This has been debunked.

No offense, but do you know of a website that can substantiate that claim?

When watching your protein, as long as you are getting atleast 1.5 - 2 grams per lb of bodyweight, it is really unimportant the amount of protein you are getting beyond that.

I don't think that is being debated. What is in question is how mush of that gets processed at any one time?

I am curious to know this as well. I will word my question a little differently: If weigh 200lbs, and take in 300gms of protein/day, would I utilize all the protein if I took it all in the morning at one time, or if it was spaced throughout the day in my meals and shakes. I believe that is the question here. At least, that's mine.

Thanks,
Joker

 

[=w=]

Joker the real question shouldnt be show a reference dubunking this myth, I challenge you to show me a study proving this myth. All you will find is word of mouth on various message boards that their is this upper limit of 40 grams. Nobody even takes into consideration the size of the individual the amount of othe macro nutrients eaten with it what time of day it is was it post workout etc. All these factors will play a role.

 

[JOKER47]

=w= > I do not have any proof one way or the other. That's why I am asking if anyone knows if there is a certain amount of protein the body can metabolize in say, one sitting or meal. If I came across like I was trying to get someone to justify against my belief, I apologize because that is not the case. I do not know, that's why I am asking. I am looking for proof one way OR the other.


But, I do agree that it can't be that cut-and-dry. All of the things you mentioned would have come into play. I guess I am curious if there is a "rule-of-thumb".

Thanks,
Joker

 

[littleWOOD]

Like was stated earlier, a person's own metabolic rate, body mass, etc... all contribute to a person's ability to metabolize and absorb protein. This does not just go for protein, but any nutrient.

I can't point you in the direction of hard evidence, but I am basing my opinion on medical studies, personal experience and the studies of nutritionists and personal trainers. I can attempt to dig up the hard evidence, but it will take some time. Anyway, I meant to address the question in my prior post, but I ran out of time. On average a person can only metabolize and absorb about 45 grams of protein in one sitting. Now with that being said, taking into account all the factors stated above, this number can reach as high as 60 grams of protein per sitting. It is extremely rare that someone could absorb more than 60 grams in a sitting, but while on a cycle, you body is able to absorb and metabolize more protein, and in turn your body needs more protein at each sitting. While using gear, that absorbtion increases, but it is still more beneficial to maintain a balance of protein intake throughout the day. When training people for weight gain, and even during weight reduction, I recommend waking up at around 2am and drinking a protein shake that contains atleast 40grams of protein. This is a good way to make sure your protein level is high enough, and also helps with muscle repair that is done while you sleep.

Sorry this is so long. In short, the average metabolization of protein is between 45 and 60 grams in one sitting, but while on gear, this number will increase.