Am I absorbing all my protein?

[Football199677]

20-30 minutes before my workout I take 2 scoops of PMD ACG3 and then after my workout I take PMD Amplify XL which has 41 grams or protein and a lot of other stuff. Usually after 30 minutes I take it I have to "use the bathroom". I am always worried that the protein is just going right through me and I'm just wasting money. Also sometimes after I take the ACG3 pre workout I go pee before I start my workout. Is that passing right through me too? Thanks for reading this.

[PuZo]

Yes your body is using all of it.

[naturalguy]

Is it causing you GI distress? If things are not coming out "normal" then you may not be using all of it

[gymrat53]

the peeing part is normal. the other probably not if your pissing water out of your arse.

[Roseburia]

Mouth to anus takes longer than 30 minutes. If there is accelerated gut motility, some of what you've eaten in the time period several hours before may be moving into the colon prematurely.

[Football199677]

Is it causing you GI distress? If things are not coming out "normal" then you may not be using all of it

No my stomach feels perfectly fine (I'm just gonna assume that's what you were asking) and everything is coming out nice normal and solid.. Sorry for bringing up this topic haha I just want to make sure my body is absorbing the pre and post workout.

[Football199677]

Thanks for all the replies everybody

[cal62887]

Absorbing protein has more to do with body composition, meal timing (when the last time you took in protein), type of protein, exercise regimen and activity level than it does with when you go to the bathroom.

[cumminslifter]

many people including myself eat 100+ grams of protein in a meal

[Providence94]

many people including myself eat 100+ grams of protein in a meal

hi-5

[demonwareltd]

many people including myself eat 100+ grams of protein in a meal

Hmm, you are the first I've hear of, but I bet that makes for one epic burger. That's over 1 pound of lean ground beef per meal. BEAST MODE!

[Providence94]

Hmm, you are the first I've hear of, but I bet that makes for one epic burger. That's over 1 pound of lean ground beef per meal. BEAST MODE!

Sometimes when the day seems so rush and thers only time for 1 solid meal ill take 1.2lbs of chicken breast which makes up about 110g protein.. Its not a lot actually.

[mtpaquette]

Hmm, you are the first I've hear of, but I bet that makes for one epic burger. That's over 1 pound of lean ground beef per meal. BEAST MODE!

I use to eat ~1lbs of extra lean ground beef and 1lbs of cottage cheese in one sitting after I worked out. lol

[RHilla619]

when you "use the bathroom" is it solid or liquid? If its solid no need to worry, just a tiny reaction to the supplements causing your body to produce a stool..if its liquid then there a problem going on internaly, posibily your GI tract.

[Football199677]

when you "use the bathroom" is it solid or liquid? If its solid no need to worry, just a tiny reaction to the supplements causing your body to produce a stool..if its liquid then there a problem going on internaly, posibily your GI tract.

Solid. But it's not just the supplements. I use the bathroom after every meal instantly ever since I can remember.

[Football199677]

I use to eat ~1lbs of extra lean ground beef and 1lbs of cottage cheese in one sitting after I worked out. lol

1 tablespoon of cottage cheese makes me wanna puke.. I can't imagine a whole pound..

[BULLED]

Lactose intolerance ? When you go to the bathroom , your body does not expel the protein you just took , it is still in the stomach ... What happens is that lactose produces a laxative effect , which is what makes you run to the bathroom ... Dont worry , no food / supplement / nutrient "just going right through you" without the body absorbs much of it , or at least what it need . Another thing (completely different) would be if it makes you vomit ...

[Football199677]

Lactose intolerance ? When you go to the bathroom , your body does not expel the protein you just took , it is still in the stomach ... What happens is that lactose produces a laxative effect , which is what makes you run to the bathroom ... Dont worry , no food / supplement / nutrient "just going right through you" without the body absorbs much of it , or at least what it need . Another thing (completely different) would be if it makes you vomit ...

Nope. It dosen't make me "rush" to the bathroom and I've never vomited from it. Well that's good. Thanks!

[Football199677]

Hey guys quick question. I'm trying to gain 15 pounds (from 185 to 200) in 6 moths and am 5'9. I eat as much as I can as frequent as possible.

Also I lift 4-5 days a week and have 2 months left

Then I'll be lifting 3 times a week and running/agility drills/hills/sprints/speed ladders 3-4 days a week. I said this to show my activity level.

Now obviously I know I'm not going to add 15 pounds of straight muscle in 6 months but of course I want as much of that 15 pounds, muscle.

My question is if I keep eating a lot and frequently will I be able to gain a somewhat healthy 15 pounds or should I go with a mass gainer? I know mass gainers are for really skinny guys with a ridiculously high metabolism and I'll admit that's not me.

Also if I can add more than 15 in that 6 months that'd be awesome but it's not a huge goal. I'll be really happy with 15