How much protein can body take?

[trumpahoe]

Whats the absolute maximum the body can ingest a day of grams of protein?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

That's the wrong kind of thinking. You can 'ingest' a sh*t load. You know that the word only means 'what can you eat'. It's not the same as digest or absorb

 

[stevesmi]

eating too much protein is not a good idea.

it isn't about how much your body can absorb and utilize (the facts are unless you are using insulin who cares).. it is about digestion. there is a reason when you get a big steak you feel like ass after. that type of dry and dead food is very hard to digest.. and don't get me started on protein powders.. it is even worse because it is processed

so don't buy into the bullshit that you need a ton of protein everyday.. it just isn't true

weight lifters only need .6g per pound a day

 

[muskate]

There is absolutely no need to consume more then 1.5g of protein per pound of body weight under any circumstance.

I recommend 1g of protein per pound of body weight to all my clients

 

[RoySimpson]

1.5 g of protein per lb of body weight is a sufficient scale.