Maximum amount of protein body can handle at once?

[sr910 55]

Did a search but didn't find this question asked before, so my apologies if it's a repeat post.

So I know that the body can only absorb 500mg of Calcium at once, but are there any rules like that about Protein? I'm thinking about mixing my premier rtd chocolate shake (30g protein) with a scoop of Syntrax Nectar Chocolate Truffle (24g protein) for a total of 54g protein. Can the body use all that at once? Or is it pointless and should I spread it out throughout the day more?

Thank you!!

[mark! 449]

There's no clear scientific answer. Some will say one thing, others will say another. You just have to do what you do. If you're fine taking in 54g Protein in one sitting, there shouldn't be any problem. If you find yourself going number 2 shortly after, it could be a sign you're literally crapping your money away. It's better to intake higher amounts of protein after a workout since that's when your body will be at a high processing rate, tears in the muscle fibers and such will want to be repaired and will take in that protein more quickly than if you're sitting around not doing anything all day long. Protein timing, arguably, could be far more important than the amount of Protein One gets.

[*Dean* 1,594]

I agree with Mark.

30gms in one sitting was bandied about for ages, but not everyone agrees now.

One thing I would try and do is spread your Protein. So don't have 100% of your Protein requirements for the day in one meal and think your done. You should try and have a protein focus at every meal. That way your body will be utilising it all day, especially if it's coming from food.

[LifetimeLoser 208]

NUT says about 30 grams...I don't know what I believe.

[*Dean* 1,594]

NUT says about 30 grams...I don't know what I believe.

I don't think anything is set in stone. Mind you, if your getting 30 grams at every meal I think everyone would be happy

[Roserie 302]

My dietitian said 25g in one sitting.

[jaymzee 79]

I was told about 30 grams.