Protein question

[noob]

Hey, I'm a body building noob and was wondering how much protein one could potentially absorb in one sitting (meal)?

 

[sublime35]

some say 50 - 60 at one sittting but really i think it all depends on your size, so it varys for each person.

 

[harhar]

Most people can only absorb like 30-40. But placebo may help for those who eat even more. It does for me I think lol.

 

[poopmonkey]

Most people can only absorb like 30-40. But placebo may help for those who eat even more. It does for me I think lol.

That's a myth, carried over from the old Weider mags. And what do you mean a placebo may help? Placebos by definition do nothing.

 

[harhar]

I meant to say Placebo 'effect'. I thought youd understand just from the first word.

 

[6_pak]

I wouldnt go over 40-50g to be on the safe side. It has alot to do with your own body, genetics, and whatever supplements/aas is in your system. The exception would be right after your workout, i would definitely get at least 50g and an hour later get another 50-70g. Your body can assimilate more during this time. But, again, if you look on the ingredients list on the back of a RTD, it will say 50g=100%, which suggest your body can only assimilate 50g per sitting.

 

[poopmonkey]

But, again, if you look on the ingredients list on the back of a RTD, it will say 50g=100%, which suggest your body can only assimilate 50g per sitting.

You're kidding right?
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[Slyder190]

50 grams every 3 hours is a good rule of thumb.

 

[anthrax]

50 grams every 3 hours is a good rule of thumb.

Don't believe Muscle & fiction nutritional myths is a good rule of thumb


BTW, 50g every 3 hours is a lot but if you can afford it, it's OK

 

[big_lady_golden]

dogcrapp suggests 3-4 grams protein per lb.