Protein Halflife?

[stuntingguy]

After injegition(I can't spell), what is the half-life or total active life of the protein I just ate? ie. how long until I need to eat more to keep a constant level of building blocks in my blood?

 

[Zyglamail]

If I am not mistaken, half life does not come into play until something actually gets into the blood stream. Actual digestion time can vary based on many factors. If you eat a rice cake its gone pretty quick and into your blood stream rapidly. If you eat a porterhouse it could be hours.

 

[stuntingguy]

OK. given that everyone digests at a different rate/efficiency, once the protein has been broken into aminos, how long will they be in the blood?

 

[Andy13]

It's hard to say. The blood is the amino acid pool. When proteins are broken down, that's where they go until they are needed by some cell.

 

[CONTRACTION]

Makes you wonder about all of these new "time-released" protein powders. (i.e. Max Muscle's High-5)

 

[AnabolicDiabetic]

To my knowledge, every three hours is ideal