too much protien????????????

[wlhosch]

Excess protein intake

Most studies that I have read suggest somewhere between 1.6 and 1.9 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight. Based on anecdotal evidence, including my personal experience (ahmmm), much more daily protein than that results in excessive gas and/or frequent washroom breaks. I have reduced the problem considerably by taking 1100 mg of ginger root at work and drinking ginger tea before retiring for the night. (Yes, my wife thanks me.) Still, what isn't digested is excreted.

If you want to add muscle, start by accepting the fact that you will almost certainly add some fat, too. Rather than walk around trailing a toxic cloud, add carbs to your diet.

 

[gonelifting]

My "shits" are directly correlated with the amount of fiber/carbs I eat. I`m sure I`m wrong with assuming THAT is what happens, but when I cut my carbs or fiber I don`t have a BM for 2 days or so WHILE keeping protein intake high.


This is JUST from my experience. No knowledge on the subject. Maybe there`s something else happening that I`m unaware of.

 

[Debaser]

The problem is that I have yet to see a legitimate study on the matter. They need to do a study on hardcore trainees, like intermediate or higher powerlifters for example. Not the average Joe doing tricep kickbacks and barely breaking a sweat. Higher demands on the body might make a demand for higher protein intake, and its certainly seemed to improve my gains.

Not to mention, on higher calorie diets, what would the harm be? Just try it. It seems ludicrous to me for a 200 lb guy to have 200 g of protein and 1000 grams of carbs. Have 400 g protein, with lots of fat and moderate carbs.

 

[molnii]

just make sure u drink enough water with it....

 

[theoak01]

if you want to grow and your growing your fine,if not up it, I dont go by any set rules for nutritent intake,I have a basic idea of where I should be but just eat what I need to grow

 

[slobberknocker]

The problem is that I have yet to see a legitimate study on the matter. They need to do a study on hardcore trainees, like intermediate or higher powerlifters for example. Not the average Joe doing tricep kickbacks and barely breaking a sweat. Higher demands on the body might make a demand for higher protein intake, and its certainly seemed to improve my gains.

Then you aren't looking in the right place.

Look in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition, 1998, Volume 8, pgs. 426-447. The article is "Effects of Exercise on Dietary Protein Requirements" by Peter W. R. Lemon.

 

[wlhosch]

1,000 grams of carbohydrates = 4,000 calories. I weigh 220 (maintaining weight class) and eat about 3,400 calories per day. 200-250 grams of protein (800-1,000 calories) per day is plenty.

 

[Dave949]

An analogy concerning protein intake is always good.....

If it takes 20 gallons of gas to drive from NYC to Boston will putting in 60 gallons get you there any faster or better.......

Actually, the extra 40 gallons that is not needed will be an added weight resulting in less efficient fuel mileage..........

 

[tiger88]

An analogy concerning protein intake is always good.....

If it takes 20 gallons of gas to drive from NYC to Boston will putting in 60 gallons get you there any faster or better.......

Actually, the extra 40 gallons that is not needed will be an added weight resulting in less efficient fuel mileage..........

well no one knows hiow many grams of P they get....thats the thing....


and taking AAS helps digest it better

 

[westck]

I'm confused. I've heard for years that consuming at least 1 gr of protein per lb of body weight was a must. I never new that there was so much debate on the subject.
I find it all interesting and informative though, just a little confusing.
I think I will still try to get at least 1 gr per lb though, I just hope I'm not screwing up my liver or kidneys!