maximum amount of protein at once

kevin223412 · 01-03-2008, 08:52 AM

I've heard from guys at the gym that there is a certain amount of protein your body can handle at once and its approximately 50g per meal. It seems a little low to me, but does anybody know if there is a limit, and if there is approximately what is it?

shoopster · 01-03-2008, 09:30 AM

I would like to know as well, I have heard any where from 30-60 grams a meal, but I think it may also depend on how big you are, but I could be wrong.

in10city · 01-03-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin223412

I've heard from guys at the gym that there is a certain amount of protein your body can handle at once and its approximately 50g per meal. It seems a little low to me, but does anybody know if there is a limit, and if there is approximately what is it?

LOL... I thought it was 41.744565 grams...

Anyway, you'll digest everything. The assimilaition rate is another matter and depends on the individual and the types of proteins in question. Read this for some insight: http://www.humankinetics.com/eJourna.../pdfs/5642.pdf