Body can only process 30 grams of protien? lol wut?

[Spartacus777]

Went to GNC to buy a 5 pound of whey, and I swear the guy was a tard ass. After trying to persuade me to buy some brand other than ON, I showed him how it might be a little more expensive but had way more servings etc., and moved to check out counter. He proceeds to tell me to take 3 serving a day separately for maximum results. My response was "Three times a day? I don't have the time to make a shake 3 times a day, I usually just make a 2 coop shake at night and get the rest of my protein from my meals". This is when he said "Well the body can only process 30 grams of protein at a time so if you take more than that your just wasting protein".


I swear to god, where do people get this information? And you'd think a company like GNC would have at least a little common sense nutrition booklet for new employees to read so they don't come off as total dumb-asses. If the body could only absorb 30 grams of protein per meal, we would have been one dead species in the wild when you came across one huge animal every week or something. Talk about inefficient.

[stirb]

From what I remember its normally 40-50ish grams of protein per hour/2 hours. Dont qoute me but its somewhere around there.

[Spartacus777]

From what I remember its normally 40-50ish grams of protein per hour/2 hours. Dont qoute me but its somewhere around there.

One scoop of ON is 24 which means my double scoop shake easily goes over 50 grams of protein when you add in the milk and ice cream.

[jrslim]

It's almost as if they think your body digests in big hits lol, this **** is a slow process and the more you have the longer it will take, but it will digest it. Good on you for not believing the bull****.

[stirb]

it depends on your body type when it comes to how much protien you can intake within a certain period of time, I do 35-40 when I take a shake, but meals are over 60+

[Spartacus777]

It's almost as if they think your body digests in big hits lol, this **** is a slow process and the more you have the longer it will take, but it will digest it. Good on you for not believing the bull****.

This. repped. Digesting 140 grams of protein in one shot may take several hours but it'll get 'er done.

[PhagBucket]

Dafuq were u doing in gnc in the first place. Only time u should go to there is for clearance and first week of month 20% gold card

[Spartacus777]

Dafuq were u doing in gnc in the first place. Only time u should go to there is for clearance and first week of month 20% gold card

Yeah I got the gold card lol. With it most of their stuff goes down to BB.com prices, plus you don't pay shipping obviously so it's worth it in the long run.

[Foadon]

you should have asked him then how <insert random top bodybuilder> can get any workout done because they have to get in 15-20+ meals a day due to 30g protein/meal do 1 set then make your shake, do one more then make the next?

[Steven3489]

Obviously with additional food/carbs/fats/fiber in your stomach the digestion rate and amount will go up significantly higher than 30g, thats a no brainer. I'm wondering about the amount on an empty stomach with no addiional fat/carbs with say something like a 60g shake? Anyone to drop some knowledge on me?

[Rambo26]

95%+ gym bros believe this in my experience, all wrong but still to be expected

[ShaunaCat]

I've gone into GNC twice EVER and both times had to listen to the idiot checking me out blather on about the same type of crap. That has to be the most annoying store in the world, it's like they train those people to verbally assault you with nonsense. The funniest part is that both times it was the scrawniest dude you could imagine (a diff guy each time actually), my build actually making him look frail. LOL

Where I live, the Vitamin Shoppe ROCKS. Better prices and a HUGE selection...plus if you are a member of their points program, you get lots of coupons and discounts. Bonus!

I'll never EVER go to GNC again. Ugh.

[VAnick]

From what I remember its normally 40-50ish grams of protein per hour/2 hours. Dont qoute me but its somewhere around there.

What does "normally 40-50ish grams per hour/2 hours" mean in the context of being unquotable?

[nobrah]

I've gone into GNC twice EVER and both times had to listen to the idiot checking me out blather on about the same type of crap.

That's weird. For all the GNC bashing that goes around, I haven't ever been hit with broscience or pushy sales people in any of the several locations in my area. I get my multi from GNC because it's convenient and prices are reasonable enough, so I'm in there every 3 months or so. Maybe you folks just don't have the right "leave me the **** alone!" attitude.

[Kadisha]

I've also heard that as 30grams an hour, and this was a while ago. Maybe 4-5 years ago. I know Men's Health magazine also uses that line.

[x-ray vision]

http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-n...a-single-meal/

[BBqChicken1]

That's true.. We survived because in the ancient times GNC was still open and they were selling whey powders/BCAA/casein for stones..

[hight3chredneck]

Yeah I got the gold card lol. With it most of their stuff goes down to BB.com prices, plus you don't pay shipping obviously so it's worth it in the long run.

Tax in the store vs. shipping? Don't go to GNC please.

[psychodiver9]

it depends on your body type when it comes to how much protien you can intake within a certain period of time, I do 35-40 when I take a shake, but meals are over 60+

you have no clue what you're talking about

[Flex500]

Went to GNC to buy a 5 pound of whey, and I swear the guy was a tard ass. After trying to persuade me to buy some brand other than ON, I showed him how it might be a little more expensive but had way more servings etc., and moved to check out counter. He proceeds to tell me to take 3 serving a day separately for maximum results. My response was "Three times a day? I don't have the time to make a shake 3 times a day, I usually just make a 2 coop shake at night and get the rest of my protein from my meals". This is when he said "Well the body can only process 30 grams of protein at a time so if you take more than that your just wasting protein".


I swear to god, where do people get this information? And you'd think a company like GNC would have at least a little common sense nutrition booklet for new employees to read so they don't come off as total dumb-asses. If the body could only absorb 30 grams of protein per meal, we would have been one dead species in the wild when you came across one huge animal every week or something. Talk about inefficient.

people say stuff like that all the time...it's garbage. The best response is "please explain to me....VERY specifically...from an anatomy and physiology perspective why/how your body only digests/uses 30 grams of protein at a time?"

I love asking that...its a bunch of "um yeah um yeah um yeah uh well" in return. The best advice I can give you at 16 is anytime you hear garbage ask the question "please explain to me scientifically, from a biological perspective how that works".

[Spartacus777]

people say stuff like that all the time...it's garbage. The best response is "please explain to me....VERY specifically...from an anatomy and physiology perspective why/how your body only digests/uses 30 grams of protein at a time?"

I love asking that...its a bunch of "um yeah um yeah um yeah uh well" in return. The best advice I can give you at 16 is anytime you hear garbage ask the question "please explain to me scientifically, from a biological perspective how that works".

Lulz, will try next time someone tries to barrage me with that crap.

[Davidmau]

it's broscience

eat within your macros for the day, any volume at a time, be nourished, enjoy, get firm, etc.

[VIsland]

it's broscience

eat within your macros for the day, any volume at a time, be nourished, enjoy, get firm, etc.

^^^^ this. And your body will process your macros throughout the day. Proteins carbs etc etc

[AdamWW]

I strive for one gram every ten seconds.

[ArchangelEST]

The supplement companies are still pushing this crap because it makes their products seem more useful and valuable.

There was a research paper done a long time ago which found optimal MPS stimulation from something like 20-30g of whey for a few hours, and any more didn't have an effect. So obviously every supplement company jumped on the train and today we have every single Protein Powder product with those neat 25-35g doses and 7+ meals a day recommended, lol.

It's obviously way more complicated of a topic and jumping to retarded and premature conclusions is something only people with Dollar Signs for eyes tend to do. And for gullible people to buy into.

[admirza]

you should've told him that you just got upgraded and have installed a faster processor...lol

The guy at a GNC nearby told me "if you are trying to lose weight don't buy the whey protein..it will make you fatter"...lol

[stirb]

you have no clue what you're talking about

So your saying I can ingest 100+ grams of protein in one sitting?