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what is too much protein?

	2004/10/16, 11:49 PM My doctor was saying too much protein messes up kidneys...I try to take about 1 g/1 lb of body weight...so for me that's 205grams, tho i ususally avg 120-150...The avg reccomended dose for avg person is around 50 grams a day...so I am wondering what is normal intake and will extra protein mess up healthy kidneys? I usually get all my protein from nuts, chicken, turkey and my favorite tuna...Occassionally i take protein shakes with 20-50 grams of protein...thoughts?
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2004/10/17, 03:58 AM I'm 185 and take in about 330g. of protein, no problems. Just make sure your drinking plenty of water and your kidneys should be fine. You could even go 2g/1lb and still be fine, drink at least a gallon of water. Good Luck
nutritionworks Posts: 66 Joined: 2004/09/18	2004/10/17, 07:02 AM I am no expert, but what I have read/heard is that the average person can process/utilize about 30 grams at a time. If you are weight training and going for muscle size, more than 30 can be utilized depending on your body weight and activity level. More than 40-50 probably would be a waste unless you are training competively and have a lot of muscle to feed. I would think the FT nutrition plan wouldn't steer you wrong, unless you put the wrong information on your profile screen.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/10/17, 10:42 AM The body can proces/digest as much as you throw at it. The digestive system is very efficient. It will be utilized as needed. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2004/10/17, 01:02 PM don't forget that your muscles aren't the only thing in your body that needs protein.:)
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2004/10/17, 03:48 PM Protein will go towards just about everything in the body, hair, nails, bones, eyes and all of your organs in the body, and if needed, energy.