How Much Protein?

FOLEYMSL · 04-26-2002, 02:22 PM

How much protien can he body actually metabolize at one time. I was at GNC and they said the body can only use 20g of protein at a time so they suggested three shakes a day. Is this actually true?

w8lifter · 04-26-2002, 03:32 PM

There's no definitive answer...I believe a larger person would be able to process more at once than a smaller person...however, I belive it's a bit more than 20g, lol....get your nutrition info here...get your supps at GNC

**Prince** · 04-26-2002, 03:35 PM

I hope so because I typically consume around 35 grams per meal!

**dg806** · 04-26-2002, 03:45 PM

For average size person I think it is between 30-40 grams! But your body will gradually adjust to more if you conssitently up your protein intake!

creatingmuscles · 04-28-2002, 09:44 AM

I thought the math for how much protein you needed was like 1.5g of protein per body weight or is that wrong?

bigss75 · 05-05-2002, 08:30 PM

I always heard that it was 50 grams at one time. Alot of those people working at GNC are high school boys who for the most part don't know that they are talking about. that is why you come to a great forum like this one.

ksiebert · 05-06-2002, 06:56 AM

You're right about 1.5 g/pound. It should be between 1 and 1.5g per pound. Should be split up through out the day. I even have a shake at 3 in the morning when I wake up to take a pee.

gopro · 05-06-2002, 09:11 AM

How much protein your body can assimilate at once is a function of your age, size, gender, genetics, the specific protein food, what form it is in, what time of day, and the rest of your diet...a person with a normal metabolism can easily process 30-50 grams at a time, and some studies have shown success at consuming up to 100 grams at post workout, and also at breakfast.

Personally, I am a high protein person, and consume as much as 450-500 grams per day, split over 7 meals. I will consume higher protein after my workout, but other meals usually average about 60-70 grams.

papichulo · 05-06-2002, 10:24 AM

not more than 50 grams of protein per meal every 3-4 hours. More than 50 will result as waste

ironmag · 05-06-2002, 10:51 AM

Read Go Pros post.

gopro · 05-06-2002, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ironmag
Read Go Pros post.

Was this like a compliment or something????

cornfed · 05-06-2002, 09:12 PM

I agree w/ Gopro, as far as it's a multi-variable equation, but a good # to shoot for for an Avg. male is 40-50g. And the absorption and utility is also dependent upon the protein source.
Ok, so I'm random, long-winded, and talk in circles, but I promise this is leading to a point
i.e: 8oz Beef ~ 60g P vs 60g Whey P
the beef's P will be absorbed much more slowly than the whey's, placing a need for a longer interval b/w meals (say 4.5-5hrs) as opposed to the whey's activity which is only a 'lil over an hour. Soooooo.... theoretically, your body could utilize more Gs of protein in a 24hr period than whey. But, once again, your body is not likely to be able to use all 50g Whey unless your body's anabolism is up to it. And you probably don't need the calories from a whey meal ever other hour LOL. Thus the need to diversify your P intake and therefore the need for real food.
Good rules of thumb
1) Appr 1.4g/lb body weight (non-chemically enhanced

)
2) Split your P intake evenly over 6-8 (min of 5) meals
3) 1-1.5hr after training, take in 1/3g per pound body wt of Whey P
4) eat a real meal an 1-1.5hr after whey

JMO

gopro · 05-07-2002, 05:30 PM

We seem to agree alot cornfed...are you my long lost twin?

cornfed · 05-07-2002, 05:33 PM

Uhhhh...

I dunno, maybe? I don't look like my family or the milkman, so maybe

U sure you wanna claim that? LOL

gopro · 05-07-2002, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cornfed
Uhhhh...

I dunno, maybe? I don't look like my family or the milkman, so maybe

U sure you wanna claim that? LOL

Actually, I'm sure you are not my twin...I got no blessings in the calf department...you did!!!!!

Robboe · 05-07-2002, 05:44 PM

I'd bet that if one of you farted that it would smell of semen.

cornfed · 05-07-2002, 05:46 PM

yo can have 'em dang it!!! My quads are normal but I got these dang muley calves! LOL Eh, your delts beat the heck outa mine, so be glad in that.

Mine suck.
Peace

gopro · 05-07-2002, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
I'd bet that if one of you farted that it would smell of semen.

Dude, thats really sick...really...and, why is it that you know what semen smells like???

w8lifter · 05-07-2002, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
I'd bet that if one of you farted that it would smell of semen.

You're fuking sick Chicken Baby

Robboe · 05-07-2002, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gopro

Dude, thats really sick...really...and, why is it that you know what semen smells like???

Cause my willy sprays it, suprisingly.

gopro · 05-07-2002, 06:04 PM

You sure someone elses willy ain't sprayin it on you...if it gets on your face I guess you'd smell it, huh

Robboe · 05-07-2002, 06:10 PM

Is that a problem from personal experience?

w8lifter · 05-07-2002, 06:28 PM

....this is the nutrition forum! We talk about things that go in our mouths, not things that......

....ok, just stop already, lol

Robboe · 05-08-2002, 07:08 AM

Excuse me miss, but me and Gopro are talking about protein.

w8lifter · 05-08-2002, 07:39 AM

Yeah...the wrong kind of protein!

gopro · 05-08-2002, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by w8lifter
Yeah...the wrong kind of protein!

Hehehehehehehe....

ragingbull · 05-10-2002, 11:29 AM

I find it amazing how we start with protein questions and end with farts and muley calves. amazing.

gopro · 05-12-2002, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ragingbull
I find it amazing how we start with protein questions and end with farts and muley calves. amazing.

We are a sorry bunch, huh?

Robboe · 05-12-2002, 02:03 PM

It's Gopro's fault.

gopro · 05-12-2002, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
It's Gopro's fault.

Is not

04-26-2002, 02:22 PM	#1
FOLEYMSL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: KANSAS CITY Posts: 31	How Much Protein? How much protien can he body actually metabolize at one time. I was at GNC and they said the body can only use 20g of protein at a time so they suggested three shakes a day. Is this actually true?

04-26-2002, 03:35 PM	#3
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04-26-2002, 03:45 PM	#4
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	For average size person I think it is between 30-40 grams! But your body will gradually adjust to more if you conssitently up your protein intake! 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

04-28-2002, 09:44 AM	#5
creatingmuscles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 27	I thought the math for how much protein you needed was like 1.5g of protein per body weight or is that wrong? Dont tap until it snaps..!!!

05-06-2002, 09:11 AM	#8
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: GLOBAL! Posts: 10,893	How much protein your body can assimilate at once is a function of your age, size, gender, genetics, the specific protein food, what form it is in, what time of day, and the rest of your diet...a person with a normal metabolism can easily process 30-50 grams at a time, and some studies have shown success at consuming up to 100 grams at post workout, and also at breakfast. Personally, I am a high protein person, and consume as much as 450-500 grams per day, split over 7 meals. I will consume higher protein after my workout, but other meals usually average about 60-70 grams. All American EFX Sponsored Pro Bodybuilder/Internet Marketing Manager P/RR/S DVD and E-Book now available! P/RR/S DVD http://www.home-gym.com/erbrporepras.html P/RR/S E-BOOK html www.X-traordinaryWorkouts.com Monthly columnist for Muscular Development and Ironman magazines. www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau! Personal Training Gopro is available for online personal training, dietary guidance, and contest prep coaching. Send me a PM or e-mail if interested. Thank you.

04-26-2002, 03:32 PM	#2
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	There's no definitive answer...I believe a larger person would be able to process more at once than a smaller person...however, I belive it's a bit more than 20g, lol....get your nutrition info here...get your supps at GNC

05-05-2002, 08:30 PM	#6
bigss75 Let Me See Yo Grill Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,125	I always heard that it was 50 grams at one time. Alot of those people working at GNC are high school boys who for the most part don't know that they are talking about. that is why you come to a great forum like this one.

05-06-2002, 06:56 AM	#7
ksiebert Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 52	You're right about 1.5 g/pound. It should be between 1 and 1.5g per pound. Should be split up through out the day. I even have a shake at 3 in the morning when I wake up to take a pee.

05-06-2002, 10:24 AM	#9
papichulo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 30	not more than 50 grams of protein per meal every 3-4 hours. More than 50 will result as waste

05-06-2002, 10:51 AM	#10
ironmag Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 7	Read Go Pros post.

05-06-2002, 09:12 PM	#12
cornfed Sweet 'lil Innocent Mod Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: serenity now insanity later Posts: 1,802	I agree w/ Gopro, as far as it's a multi-variable equation, but a good # to shoot for for an Avg. male is 40-50g. And the absorption and utility is also dependent upon the protein source. Ok, so I'm random, long-winded, and talk in circles, but I promise this is leading to a point i.e: 8oz Beef ~ 60g P vs 60g Whey P the beef's P will be absorbed much more slowly than the whey's, placing a need for a longer interval b/w meals (say 4.5-5hrs) as opposed to the whey's activity which is only a 'lil over an hour. Soooooo.... theoretically, your body could utilize more Gs of protein in a 24hr period than whey. But, once again, your body is not likely to be able to use all 50g Whey unless your body's anabolism is up to it. And you probably don't need the calories from a whey meal ever other hour LOL. Thus the need to diversify your P intake and therefore the need for real food. Good rules of thumb 1) Appr 1.4g/lb body weight (non-chemically enhanced ) 2) Split your P intake evenly over 6-8 (min of 5) meals 3) 1-1.5hr after training, take in 1/3g per pound body wt of Whey P 4) eat a real meal an 1-1.5hr after whey JMO - "If I ever run into Dave Grohl, I'm gonna kick his fuqqin' ass... because he sucks and he wrote this cheese-dick song for Ozzy that I have to fuqqin' play on and I'll never forgive him for that. Foo Fighters is a fuqqin' candy-ass girl band but you've got that mother-fuqqer submitting songs [for the album], and those douchebags from the Offspring, too." "...Dave Grohl? Fuq Dave Grohl! ...you're getting this guy to write songs for Ozzy? Just because he played drums for fuqqing Sh!tvana?" --- Zakk Wylde --- ---Dimebag Darrel RIP---

05-07-2002, 05:30 PM	#13
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: GLOBAL! Posts: 10,893	We seem to agree alot cornfed...are you my long lost twin? All American EFX Sponsored Pro Bodybuilder/Internet Marketing Manager P/RR/S DVD and E-Book now available! P/RR/S DVD http://www.home-gym.com/erbrporepras.html P/RR/S E-BOOK html www.X-traordinaryWorkouts.com Monthly columnist for Muscular Development and Ironman magazines. www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau! Personal Training Gopro is available for online personal training, dietary guidance, and contest prep coaching. Send me a PM or e-mail if interested. Thank you.

05-07-2002, 05:33 PM	#14
cornfed Sweet 'lil Innocent Mod Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: serenity now insanity later Posts: 1,802	Uhhhh... I dunno, maybe? I don't look like my family or the milkman, so maybe U sure you wanna claim that? LOL - "If I ever run into Dave Grohl, I'm gonna kick his fuqqin' ass... because he sucks and he wrote this cheese-dick song for Ozzy that I have to fuqqin' play on and I'll never forgive him for that. Foo Fighters is a fuqqin' candy-ass girl band but you've got that mother-fuqqer submitting songs [for the album], and those douchebags from the Offspring, too." "...Dave Grohl? Fuq Dave Grohl! ...you're getting this guy to write songs for Ozzy? Just because he played drums for fuqqing Sh!tvana?" --- Zakk Wylde --- ---Dimebag Darrel RIP---

05-07-2002, 05:44 PM	#16
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,141	I'd bet that if one of you farted that it would smell of semen. Being held down by The Man

05-07-2002, 05:46 PM	#17
cornfed Sweet 'lil Innocent Mod Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: serenity now insanity later Posts: 1,802	yo can have 'em dang it!!! My quads are normal but I got these dang muley calves! LOL Eh, your delts beat the heck outa mine, so be glad in that. Mine suck. Peace - "If I ever run into Dave Grohl, I'm gonna kick his fuqqin' ass... because he sucks and he wrote this cheese-dick song for Ozzy that I have to fuqqin' play on and I'll never forgive him for that. Foo Fighters is a fuqqin' candy-ass girl band but you've got that mother-fuqqer submitting songs [for the album], and those douchebags from the Offspring, too." "...Dave Grohl? Fuq Dave Grohl! ...you're getting this guy to write songs for Ozzy? Just because he played drums for fuqqing Sh!tvana?" --- Zakk Wylde --- ---Dimebag Darrel RIP---

05-07-2002, 06:04 PM	#21
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: GLOBAL! Posts: 10,893	You sure someone elses willy ain't sprayin it on you...if it gets on your face I guess you'd smell it, huh All American EFX Sponsored Pro Bodybuilder/Internet Marketing Manager P/RR/S DVD and E-Book now available! P/RR/S DVD http://www.home-gym.com/erbrporepras.html P/RR/S E-BOOK html www.X-traordinaryWorkouts.com Monthly columnist for Muscular Development and Ironman magazines. www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau! Personal Training Gopro is available for online personal training, dietary guidance, and contest prep coaching. Send me a PM or e-mail if interested. Thank you.

05-07-2002, 06:10 PM	#22
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,141	Is that a problem from personal experience? Being held down by The Man

05-07-2002, 06:28 PM	#23
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	....this is the nutrition forum! We talk about things that go in our mouths, not things that...... ....ok, just stop already, lol

05-08-2002, 07:08 AM	#24
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,141	Excuse me miss, but me and Gopro are talking about protein. Being held down by The Man

05-08-2002, 07:39 AM	#25
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	Yeah...the wrong kind of protein!

05-10-2002, 11:29 AM	#27
ragingbull DB Extrodinare Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 138	I find it amazing how we start with protein questions and end with farts and muley calves. amazing. Striving everyday to getting Bigger, Better, and Better Looking. The later is a struggle.

05-12-2002, 02:03 PM	#29
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,141	It's Gopro's fault. Being held down by The Man

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