processing protein

[jollyjon]

i thought your body could only process sixty grams of protein an hour at the most. On one of the diet plans some of the meals have like 90 grams. Someone fill me in

[Ajc330]

everything is theory nothing is carved in stone

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

A couch potato probably can't digest more than 25-30 g of protein in a sitting but a powerhouse bber with a high metabolism and resulting elevated enzyme count (from digesting meals every 2-3 hrs) can handle up to 60-70g after an intense workout. Although I agree 90g seems too high for one sitting...

[Prada]

Your protein consumption should be first calculated as per you daily macro nutrient needs. Based on simple formulas, K-M or H-B. Then allocate the percentage of calories you want to derive from protein(e.g. 40%). Then divide this number by 5-7 meals spread throughout the day every 2-3 hours. By doing this optimal allocation of macro nutrients and keeping your metabolic rate up you should not be any higher then ~50grams per meal.