Protein...How Much Do You Need?

[DJLegacy2k1]

Ive always used the "60g max" as a basic guideline.

-Legacy

 

[the_alcatraz]

Ive always used the "60g max" as a basic guideline.

-Legacy

Then I must be doing something wrong, because I'm pretty sure I don't get that much protein absorbed per sitting.

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

Well keep in mind, I DO NOT eat 60g per sitting!

After workouts 60g protein easy. My average meal is 35-50g protein, depending on what time of day. I eat lots of fiberous veggies, drink lots of water, and I have no problems "in the bathroom".

Is it all being used, I dont know, but I know it doesnt seem to be causing and problems either.

-Legacy

 

[IronmanLV]

If you would read my post again, you would realise that I got this question wrong since I answered 2g of protein per lb of bodyweight. I eat more than that. However, your body cannot consume 60 g of protein per one sitting. You are misinformed.

Well don't just take my word for it, read Chemical Muscle Enhancement by Author Rae. You may just learn a thing or 2 about protein absorption and a whole lot more. Its a very good read I highly recommend it. Also do a little research online for various studies on protein absorption and athletes. I think you may change your opinion.

Peace!

 

[RearNaked]

whatever amount of protein you eat per lb means lean body pounds. if you're 250lbs @ 25% bf you would have to calculate your lean body mass, which would be nowhere near 250g protein on the 1:1 ratio.

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

^^^ Good Point I didnt even notice he was looking at TOTAL weight. YIKES! Yeah, calculate off of LBM.

-Legacy

 

[motiondo]

Then I must be doing something wrong, because I'm pretty sure I don't get that much protein absorbed per sitting.

I am curious, how do YOU measure - the amount of protein YOUR body has absorbed in any particular sitting or event; is there some real-life measurable way to determine how much protein you've taken in your body is actually absorbing??? Curious.

 

[levi8599]

if you are 200 lbs the most you need is 300g/day. like someone said before you need to have it readily available throughtout the whole day. the body can only process so much protein, then guess what, what you dont use gets stored as fat. even pros who are 300lbs do not consume more than 4-500 at the very very most. 1-1.5 is fine.

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

Its not stored as fat 100% unless youre eating a calorie surplus. Most likely it puts you in the "bathroom" a little bit more

-Legacy

 

[bushmills]

the amount of protein a person needs depends on what their personal goals are. someone walking into a gym and wanting to lose bodyfat and gain muscle, 1 gram of protein per lb. of bodyweight. an athlete who burns alot of calories,runners,martial arts, various sports, bodybuilders, especially hard gainers or fast metabolisms should take in 1.5 - 2 grams of protein per bodyweight. the average amount of protein most athletes can absorb 50 grams per meal. the only way i know how to take in that much per day is SUPPLEMENTS.