Question about Protein absorption:

Has anyone's doctor or nut told them how much protein can be absorbed at one meal?

I am to ingest 80g protein/day, on an 800 calorie diet, divided into 3 meals, no Snacks.

--roughly: 27g protein for each meal--

My morning Protein shake has 47g protein, 160 calories, 5 carbs.... just wondering if I am absorbing all of 47g protein?

(I actually add 4 scoops of whey powder to these morning shakes but could reduce to 2 scoops if I'm not actually absorbing it all)

(2 scoops = 15g...so 4 = 30g) (plus EAS 17g)

I know various factors exist for absorption:

-Type of protein

-Solid/Liquid protein

-How Active you are (exercise)

-Muscle mass / Body composition / MvsF

-Last time Protein was ingested

-Digestion/absorption difficulties

.....blah blah blah

Just wondering if anyone's been specifically given a max amount for one meal?

-thanks for your help

My nut said 24-27 grams max protein absorption

I spoke to my dietitian who does nothing but lapband for the last several years because a friend who had gastric bypass was told only 24-27 gms protein at a time. Me, hating liquid shakes was doubling up adding some extra water, freezing x 1 hr, then putting in fridge to thaw out. (tastes better to me). she said there was not a problem with me doing that and doubling up means 54 gms protein for my shakes. so you should be okay. deb

Great info, thank you!

Your kidneys do not appreciate so much protein at one time. It's better to space it through out the day.

I was told by my NUT that your body can't process more than 30g of protein per meal. Anything above 30g is essentially "wasted". So if you're eating say 3 40g protein shakes a day, you're not getting 120g of protein you're only getting 90g because your body can't absorb/use the extra.

I was told the same...anything over 30 is wasted per 2-3 hours. She also said too much protein at once can make you GASSY!!! We don't want that.. If you are using skim for your shakes don't forget to count that protein too.. +1 for the premier protein shakes they taste good 30g in those, and are about 17$ at sams for 12 boxes.

i by accident drunk a shake with 2 scoops of protein

it didnt hurt me but it made me not feel so good for a short time

i am with whomever posted to spread it out throughout the day...i aim for 70+

Thanks for all the great info!

So what I'm getting from all the information is no more than 30g protein per meal because that's the most your body can absorbed? So then you're getting a minimum or 90g per day? I'm just trying to make sure because I'm having problems with protein. What are some suggestions for food that has protein in it?

I spoke to my dietitian who does nothing but lapband for the last several years because a friend who had gastric bypass was told only 24-27 gms Protein at a time. Me' date=' hating liquid shakes was doubling up adding some extra Water, freezing x 1 hr, then putting in fridge to thaw out. (tastes better to me). she said there was not a problem with me doing that and doubling up means 54 gms protein for my shakes. so you should be okay. deb[/quote']

Where are you post band? I am on mushies, but I mix my 2 scoops. ( 27g) vanilla with strawberries and 1/2banana mix with ice and water then mix in magic bullet and it comes out like a smootgie. Delicious. Now I'm on mushies I still have one for Breakfast and one in the afternoon or last hour or 2 before bed.

Question about Protein absorption:

Has anyone's doctor or nut told them how much protein can be absorbed at one meal?

I am to ingest 80g protein/day, on an 800 calorie diet, divided into 3 meals, no Snacks.

--roughly: 27g protein for each meal--

My morning Protein shake has 47g protein, 160 calories, 5 carbs.... just wondering if I am absorbing all of 47g protein?

(I actually add 4 scoops of whey powder to these morning shakes but could reduce to 2 scoops if I'm not actually absorbing it all)

(2 scoops = 15g...so 4 = 30g) (plus EAS 17g)

I know various factors exist for absorption:

-Type of protein

-Solid/Liquid protein

-How Active you are (exercise)

-Muscle mass / Body composition / MvsF

-Last time Protein was ingested

-Digestion/absorption difficulties

.....blah blah blah

Just wondering if anyone's been specifically given a max amount for one meal?

-thanks for your help

Pretty much anything over 30g is a waste. Especially as women, our bodies only absorb a certain amount which is why most lean Protein Shakes with low calorie are under 27g protein. Its recommend not to consume more than 25-30g per meal because its a waste anything more than that.

Great info. I never knew this, and I've been maximizing my protein trying to build muscle.

I've done research about this and also asked my nutritionist. All the research and nut said your body can absorb 15 grams of protein every 15 min on average. I worried about that also drinking high protein drinks. The rest of the protein goes right through you