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Protein per sitting

LukasRL Posts: 75 Joined: 2005/12/20	2006/01/24, 05:31 PM How many grams of protein can the body hold with out wasting it. Someone told me that you should only consume 45g a sitting because thats all it can absorb. Is that right?
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2006/01/24, 05:41 PM I will bump some posts for you, this has been discussed endlessly. :) Look for protein posts to surface in the different forums. -------------- I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor. - Henry David Thoreau
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/01/25, 01:26 PM Well, this has been beat to death. But, a bit of an answer. The body can and will use 1 gr., or 70 gr., depending on what is needed. It depends alot on what you eat with the protein. The body will do what is needed to "restore order" first and foremost. This is glucose restoration for instance. Glucose is used by the brain, liver, as well as muscles. The brain will of course get first dibs. This is why it matters so much to take in a balance of nutrients when trying to gain mass, so protein can be utilized hopefully in metabolic pathways leading to muscle developement. The body is very adept at using nutrients "as needed". Protein is broken down and utilized for glycogen at a fairly high rate if needed, believe off hand a bit above 50%. So, how much protein can be utilized is a loaded question at best. -------------- Strength and Honor!