How much protein is digestable at one time?

[bgdaddysmooth]

I've always heard 40-50 grams. I read one post about ginger root allowing you to absord even more. It was said to be in the 70-80 gram neighborhood. Here's a copy of part of the thread.The thing that I have found that works so that you can digest more protein
(say 80+ grams per meal) is GINGER ROOT. It has 180 times the protein
digesting power of papaya.
I recently added 500-1000mg of ginger root right before each meal- digestion
has NEVER been better.


here is a little blurb

Active constituents: The dried rhizome of ginger contains approximately 1-4%
volatile oils. These are the medically active constituents of ginger, and
they are also responsible for ginger's characteristic odor and taste. The
aromatic principles include zingiberene and bisabolene, while the pungent
principles are known as gingerols and shogaols.1 The pungent constituents
are credited with the anti-nausea and anti-vomiting effects of ginger.

Digestive system actions: Ginger is a classic tonic for the digestive tract.
Classified as an aromatic bitter, it stimulates digestion. It also keeps the
intestinal muscles toned.2 This action eases the transport of substances
through the digestive tract, lessening irritation to the intestinal walls.3
Ginger may protect the stomach from the damaging effect of alcohol and
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) and may help
prevent ulcers.4

Anti-nausea/anti-vomiting actions: Research is inconclusive as to how ginger
acts to alleviate nausea. Ginger may act directly on the gastrointestinal
system, it may affect the part of the central nervous system that causes
nausea,5 6 it may exert a dual effect in reducing nausea and vomiting.
Double-blind research has shown that ginger reduces nausea after surgery,7 8
although one study could not confirm this benefit.9 However, the negative
study has been criticized for short-term follow-up. Other studies have found
ginger helpful for preventing motion sickness,10 11 12 chemotherapy-induced
nausea,13 and nausea of pregnancy.14

Circulatory actions: Ginger also supports a healthy cardiovascular system.
Like garlic, ginger makes blood platelets less sticky and less likely to
aggregate; however, not all human research has confirmed this. A high amount
(10 grams) of ginger can inhibit excessive platelet aggregation in humans,15
but lower amounts taken for longer do not seem to have this effect.16 17
This action reduces a major risk factor for atherosclerosis.18


capsules

twinlab
nature herbs
etc
etc.

they should have it at GNC,

but why would you ever pay those prices?

it should be between 5-9$ for 100 caps (500mg)

 

[serge]

i think as much as you eat, think about it, if it does not where does it go?

 

[DaMan]

i think as much as you eat, think about it, if it does not where does it go?

Well, an excess in protein causes your body to produce glucagon which turns the protein into glucose and can easily end up as fat, which may happen in the amounts he's talking about.

THEN, after MUCH MORE, methinks it'll find an orifice to come out of.

 

[serge]

glucagon does not turn protein into glucose, as a matter of fact glucagon has the opposite action of insulin. excess injestion of protein does not cause a spike in glucagon, levels of glucagon remain more or less constant throughout the day, the reason one may end up storing fat is excess amount of calories injested over the coarse of the day, and as you know protein contributes about 4cals per gram

 

[Anigo]

Actually, I've read (and I'll try to dig up the article) that your body can digest 30-40g of protein every 2.5 hours. Whether that is true or not remains a mystery, but I remember some sort of evidence that was there to support it.

Anigo

 

[JOKER47]

Listen to your body. It will let you know whether or not you can take in more or if you are wasting it.
Everyine is different. You have to pay attention to what your body tells you.


.02,
Joker