Can you get to much Protein?

[Texasmom65 23]

I have a Protein Shake I drink each day that has 30 grms in it. I only need to get 60 gms per day. Just wondering if I had 3 a day, which would be 90 gms, is that too much? Would that be a problem?

[Lakelady 2]

I personally think that much Protein would be fine. But usually we are advised to eat, rather than drink, our protein after our stomachs have healed.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

(as a nurse) I know that as long as you do not have any kidney issues you should be just fine with the amount pf protein!

[Wheetsin 714]

The amounts you're talking about are not going to hurt you, but too much Protein (and only protein) can basically posion you. It takes extremes to get there. Higher than average Protein intakes should up Water to help flush things out.

While upping protein won't hurt, it may not help, and more than you can use (of anything) isn't ideal. I've been trying to find conclusive information on how much protein the body can actually absorb - at a time, or in a day. Lots of different ideas. Years ago they used to advise bariatric patients to really bulk up on their protein and go for 40 - 60 gms per meal, with 3 or 4 meals per day. A friend of mine who had RNY in 2004 was told to use double scoops of a sugar free Protein powder and try to get at least 80gm per meal. The most generic consensus I can find right now is that the body can absorb/use about 30gm per meal.

[Tiffykins 672]

Won't hurt you, but might cause Constipation. The body might not assimilate all of the Protein you drink. Amino acids are necessary for proper absorption and assimilation of protein for muscle building, but we're not drinking or eating huge amounts of protein for muscle mass building. We're doing it to protect our muscle mass during rapid weight loss, and assist in recovery after major surgery and to help get our bodies into ketosis for maximum body fat burning. Body builders use protein powders and supplements to build muscle mass and as recovery Proteins after major workouts. My husband is a novice when it comes to bodybuilding, but we researched a lot of the different theories when it comes to protein absorption and assimilation. For his workouts, he is required to drink 2 Protein Drinks per day with 60-70gr of protein per shake/drink. That is on top of his food intake.

[Kasie 4]

I just saw my Dr. yesterday and asked the same question. He told me for my height 5'1" that I should aim for 60-75 gram per day but not over because, it can be hard on your kidneys, even if you didn't have kidney problems before it could cause them

[Middlesister57 14]

My surgeons office are recommending 80 grams or higher. When I had my surgery in December they were recommending 60. So I think you will be fine.

[Khy 16]

Just did my pre-op class and they told us to try to get in 90-100g a day. Seems high compared to everyone else but I intend to try to follow my Dr.'s orders...

Khy

[Rootman 1,101]

Just did my pre-op class and they told us to try to get in 90-100g a day. Seems high compared to everyone else but I intend to try to follow my Dr.'s orders...

Khy

Khy, YES do follow your docs orders but I highly suspect that he derived this diet recommendation from experience with BYPASS patients. When they bypass the first part of the intestines the absorption of Protein is hindered, since we DID NOT get a BYPASS this malabsorbtion is not an issue. So somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 to 100 grams of Protein is good, anything over 60 should be OK.