How much protein would you consider overkill?

[NotEnough]

Ive read alot of places that 1-1.3 grams per kg is the target area. There are a few studies out there that say any more than that is killer on the body, and therefor counterproductive. At the really high level of protein the ammonia (protein by product) levels elevate to a level of being toxic. Then its down hill from there.
I would stay on the safe levels and see how you proform to that.

 

[hammertime30]

Other than when I competed (@230-235lbs), I never used to really "count" my protein, as long as I pounded 3-4 shakes and ate 2-4 meals. I'm 26 now and want to gain quality muscle rather than get as big as possible (I've weighed over 300 but had lovehandles and was a bit bloated)-in a tanktop I looked great but not so great when I revealed my stomach--anyways, should I eat 1.5 or 2 g per lb(protein) or mainly concentrate on lowering my carb intake?

Told you...you will never get a consistent answer!!!

 

[Judo Tom]

Told you...you will never get a consistent answer!!!

nice call

i shoot for 1.5g per lb and like it

i do think carb control/moderation is 2x as important as protein intake

i think its more important when/how you get protein rather than how much you get in a day..

 

[The_first_athlete]

better safe than sorry..

250-300g for me.

Right?

 

[view]

On anabolics anything about 2gr/pd is a waste.

Anything above 1.5gr/pd is a waste.

If you want to gain muscle and loose fat at the same time, you need mega protien. You have to do everything you can to mantain that positive nitrogen balance.

 

[wootoom]

what are your goals? cutting? bulking?

 

[Jenetic]

I used to do 2 grams per lb of body weight b4 I became a trainer. After become certified and learning the tricks of the trade I only use about 0.8 to 1.5 grams per lb body weight. With that amount you will grow just as much as you would taking in 5 grams per lb of body weight. Your muscles get full just as your stomach... they can only saturate so much, after that you literally piss out the rest.

No disrespect intended, but how did you come to that conclusion? What type of education and experience do you have?

 

[Jenetic]

This really isn't that difficult of a question to answer. You have to look beyond the RDI.

First, establish your daily caloric intake based upon your activity level and goal. Then, adjust your macronutrient profile to maximize the desired goal.

Your daily caloric intake and macronutrient profile determines how much protein you will consume daily.

Jenetic

 

[Mach1]

I've always went for .75-1 gram of protein per lb. of bodyweight. There was a time I went up to 1.5 grams per lb. for a couple months and saw no benefit.

 

[junk]

Mostly 1.5-2.5g/lb. Upping protein in favor of carbs and fat mostly during dieting in order to help maintain positive nitrogen balance despite hypocaloric state. As satch said, better safe than sorry. Also keep in mind consuming 30g of whey isolate is not the same as cosuming 30g of caseinate from cottage cheese or 30g from chicken breast. different absorption rates, different digestion requirements, different over-all-efficacy. I try to consume some whey every 1.5-2 hours (even the smallest amount) along with other 'slower' protein sources in order to maintain constant high blood amino acids levels.