to much protein

[ultr150]

can to much protein turn to fat?I weigh 194 if I eat 400 gms protein is that to much.How many calories do I need a day I figured out that I need 3800 to gain weight but if you use the 40 40 20 ratio it end up being 400 gms of protein. help me out bro's

[beenie]

Yes, too much protien can turn to fat. The amount you need depends on how much and what type of exersise you do, among other factors. I have heard that 1.5 to 2X times grams of protien for every pound of body weight as a rule of thumb, so you are close to the limits with what you describe.

[GenuinePL]

are you on a cycle???

If not then for that mass you should get about 300-350g of protein and about 4200 cal.
If you're on cycle then 400g of protein and close to 5000cal.
Those are pretty good estimates.

[Dr.Evil]

if the calories from your protein intake is beyond maintainance level then it will turn into fat.

[Billy Boy]

I would stick to 1-1.5g of protein per lb of bw when not cycling and 2g + when cycling