how much protien can u absorb

water · 02-12-2007, 11:32 AM

ok guys i wanna know how much protien can my body absorb at a given point
i think i read somewhere that human body cannot absorb more than 35gms
of protien
pls throw sum light

**bubba g** · 02-12-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by water

ok guys i wanna know how much protien can my body absorb at a given point
i think i read somewhere that human body cannot absorb more than 35gms
of protien
pls throw sum light

I believe the studies that concluded that the body can not absorb more than 35 grams of protein at a time, but these tests were not done on people who were lifting weights.

weight training allows the body to absorb more protein.

**A.FreeRadical** · 02-12-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bubba g

I believe the studies that concluded that the body can not absorb more than 35 grams of protein at a time, but these tests were not done on people who were lifting weights.

weight training allows the body to absorb more protein.

I have read that typical (???) bodybuilders can absorb about 50 grams per serving. This was from Rob Fagen, author of Natural Hormone Enhancement

**NYCmitch25** · 02-12-2007, 05:19 PM

depends on the person

**DJSTARER** · 02-12-2007, 06:17 PM

why are you worrying about it?

there are a ton of variables involved (ex: size, activity, complex of peptides)

just make sure you are getting at least 20 COMPLETE grams every two hours. If you are big, then you may want more like 30.

**Peaked_18** · 02-12-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCmitch25

depends on the person

ding ding ding

People can digest A LOT more than others.

lisekpl · 02-14-2007, 06:25 AM

When u notice that ur crapping out protein powder - then it's too much.

**builtbeast** · 02-15-2007, 05:25 AM

Usually I have around 50-70 g/meal, although I've had more than 100 g at one time, and have bb friends that eat more than that. Then again, they're juicing.

Better to have too much than not enough.

**NNTB** · 02-15-2007, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by builtbeast

Better to have too little than not enough.

lol huh?

**BigZeke** · 02-15-2007, 06:29 AM

Depends not just on the person but the time of day (just after wakeup, PWO, etc...) and current hormone levels. I really don't worry about it, seems sort of trivial. As long as you're not eating 120g per sitting (as a natty) you should be fine. Proteins are least likely to turn to fat (adipose) compared to CHOs and fats so I'd rather have excess protein versus any other macro.

NDjets78 · 04-02-2007, 04:50 AM

The 35g rule is a total myth.

A 225lb man will obviously be able to absorb more than a 160lb man because the caloric needs of the 2 individuals differ due to the difference in weight.

Also, PWO and first meal of the day after bed your body will be able to absorb more. The body is fasted for 6-8 hrs at night and will crave the aminos. Same idea holds true for PWO. Your muscles need more aminos readily available from being broken down during excercise.

**DarkFalcon** · 04-02-2007, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NDjets78

The 35g rule is a total myth.

A 225lb man will obviously be able to absorb more than a 160lb man because the caloric needs of the 2 individuals differ due to the difference in weight.

Also, PWO and first meal of the day after bed your body will be able to absorb more. The body is fasted for 6-8 hrs at night and will crave the aminos. Same idea holds true for PWO. Your muscles need more aminos readily available from being broken down during excercise.

True dat.

**johnsbod** · 04-05-2007, 04:23 AM

It definitely depends on the person, and I would also say that the 35g is pretty conservative for someone who lifts weights. Of course that doesn't mean that if you ingest 35g of protein in a meal that your body will absorb all 35g either. Some is obviously not absorbed.

Al Swearengen · 04-07-2007, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by johnsbod

It definitely depends on the person, and I would also say that the 35g is pretty conservative for someone who lifts weights. Of course that doesn't mean that if you ingest 35g of protein in a meal that your body will absorb all 35g either. Some is obviously not absorbed.

Where does it go?

thefreak350 · 06-10-2007, 02:50 AM

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PowerMania · 09-07-2007, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by johnsbod

It definitely depends on the person, and I would also say that the 35g is pretty conservative for someone who lifts weights. Of course that doesn't mean that if you ingest 35g of protein in a meal that your body will absorb all 35g either. Some is obviously not absorbed.

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lisekpl Amateur Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 92 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	When u notice that ur crapping out protein powder - then it's too much.

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NDjets78 New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	The 35g rule is a total myth. A 225lb man will obviously be able to absorb more than a 160lb man because the caloric needs of the 2 individuals differ due to the difference in weight. Also, PWO and first meal of the day after bed your body will be able to absorb more. The body is fasted for 6-8 hrs at night and will crave the aminos. Same idea holds true for PWO. Your muscles need more aminos readily available from being broken down during excercise.

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