Are you consuming too much protein?

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I've been seeing a lot of posts lately about people consuming 40-60g of Protein in one "meal". Remember, your body is incapable of absorbing more than 27g at a time, and shorter, less muscular people could be as low as 19g.

Think about it. If you are consuming 60g protein and +- 350calories, you'd be much better off cutting your portion in 1/2 or even thirds depending on your body. Really, if you can only utilize 30g of protein, why not cut your calories in half also?

Here's an article that might explain it better.

http://www.theiflife.com/how-much-protein-per-day-build-muscle/

[notime 340]

Great post. My nutritionist said the same thing about Protein absorption.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Yup, I used to put the 2 scoops of whey in milk making the 50+ grams until I realized I was only expanding my calories needlessly and the dividend returns for whey company stockholders.

[akwitham72 72]

I've been seeing a lot of posts lately about people consuming 40-60g of Protein in one "meal". Remember' date=' your body is incapable of absorbing more than 27g at a time, and shorter, less muscular people could be as low as 19g.

Think about it. If you are consuming 60g Protein and +- 350calories, you'd be much better off cutting your portion in 1/2 or even thirds depending on your body. Really, if you can only utilize 30g of protein, why not cut your calories in half also?

Here's an article that might explain it better.

http://www.theiflife.com/how-much-protein-per-day-build-muscle/[/quote']

O.T.R. I have been wanting to PM you about this topic. I use a Protein powder with 25g protein in it and I like to mix it with greek yogurt which has 12g protein. Should I not be doing this since it is more than 27g? Getting sleeved tomorrow with Dr. Ponce woo hoo. Send good vibes my way. Angie

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

O.T.R. I have been wanting to PM you about this topic. I use a Protein powder with 25g Protein in it and I like to mix it with greek yogurt which has 12g protein. Should I not be doing this since it is more than 27g? Getting sleeved tomorrow with Dr. Ponce woo hoo. Send good vibes my way. Angie

It's not going to hurt you to have the extra protein. It basicly amounts to extra cost & calories with no benefit.

What you might try is mixing a double batch of your shake then divide it into 3 parts. That would bring it to 25g per serving. Or make your shake w/ 1/2 scoop of powder. That would make it about 25g also.

Btw, I love your choice in surgeons (great minds & all). Tell Trish that Shain says hi.