human body CAN'T digest more than 30g protein/hour

hey franul,

as for protein shake intake, i really stopped drinking them. im not against protein shakes.

but think about it realistically....protein shakes in anicent times Gladiators and ancient Greek athletes did not exit , athletes were fed solid food for their training.

i have seen very promising muscle growth by sticking w/ regular food instead. liquid protein enters the blood system more speedily and replenishes the body faster, but solid food goes through the stomach to be metabolized/broken down...in this way the food stays in your system longer and the energy stays w/ you for a few hours longer than liquid protein.

shakes are great if your on the run, and cant afford to eat anything after your wkout. i've had many diff brand names that gave me horrible side effects too. many shakes contain more hormones and chemicals then what we need. as a woman, i dont need anymore hormones than what nature already gave me...lol

im not a believer of the 1gr of protein X 1 lbs . i simiply eat as many well balanced meals as i can eat throughout the day. i do carry around those small cans of tuna (in water) w/ the pop off lids. they're quick and easy to eat when you're on the go. they contain about 20 grams of protein per can.

a serving portion of protein and carbs contain enough vitamins and minerals and other nutrients that your body needs. eating small amts this way daily feeds your body w/ the right amt of stuff to keep it going.

What are you basing this number on?

And how many of these ancient gladiators and Greek athletes had 18+ inch arms and 29+ inch thighs at under 8% bodyfat?

if you rely on the protein formula, ( 1-2 grams of protein per pound of weight) then your protein intake differs from person to person.

victory,


funny ! but you missed the point. we're not talking about bodily measurements or % of body fat. reread the post again.

others say its 60 grams every 2 hours, while other still say differently. if you disagree w/ the number i stated, then correct it, and back it up w/ your added info.

~have a great day

bravo william,

i believe you hit the bull's eye ! what works for one, may not always wk for another.

The point is, there is no way of figuring a general # of protein for everyone, that's why I asked where your number came from. If this is just some random number you've pulled out of thin air, fine, state that is the case, if not please "back up" your recommendation.

is anyone playing Russian Roulette here? lolol, and no recommendations are given only my input and thats it.


the body can metab. 20grams worth, and others say diff. (as i posted) and are entitled to disagree all they want. liquid isolated whey protein greater than 20grams are more absorable, than some other forms of protein.

as a general guideline, the body in general does have values meaning, what has become the acceptable amt and what limitations it can/cant handle . but these values also diff from person to person.

here i'll back this up for you: acceptable blood pressure is measured at 120/80 mmHg. not all ppl have this measurement, its only a guideline, not written in stone. so, if 20 grams is given as a guideline for being metabo. that doesnt mean its number is written in stone either. only an a value that is considered to being the norm. lol

~have a blessed day !

I don't think there has ever been any evidence to show how much protein a person can digest in a meal or each hour.

If someone knows of some references then maybe you can fill me in.

On average, if you're kidneys are functioning properly, you should not have any problems with excess protein intake.

am glad you agree J-manL,

thats why i stated "if kidneys cannot filter out......." otherwise, its ok.

hi J-manL,

you said something pretty interesting. i have been told that the metab. of protein is only 20 grams per hour, while others do say differently.

thing is, somewhere i do believe there is evidence that supports a guideline of protein that is absordable. reason is, excessive amts of protein can be converted into glucose and if unused is then stored as fat, just as unused carbs are.

so, if unused amts of protein can be stored as fat, wouldnt you say that their must a rule of thumb of how much protein is therefore metabo?

i find it an interesting topic. i'd like to hear your input on it.

Well, I'm no expert but I'll tell you what I do.

I usually take in at least 1.2-2g of protein per pound of LBM depending on if I'm cutting or bulking. Reason being is that I like to make sure I'm getting in enough protein. Any excess that converts into glucose will be used for energy anyway. If I eat too many carbs then I get fat (being the former fatty that I used to be). So, more protein allows me to stay lean and supplies energy if needed. With that said, I usally get in around 70-120g of carbs when dieting and 230g of carbs or more when bulking. Another point, protein has a higher thermic(thus more calories burned) effect then carbs because of the conversion process into glucose and because of meat being harder to break down by the body. Carbs also cause higher insulin levels then protein so that is another factor when trying to get and stay lean.

hi J-manL,

you make alot of sense. thanks for the added info !


~stay blessed

hi richard,

bravo !! you put a smile as wide as the ocean on my face. thanks for your input. it was most enjoyable to read. i never believed the body could matab. more than 20 grams at a time, but still will undoubtly differ.