I haven't had surgery yet but was reading about how people have hair loss possibly from not getting enough Protein in.

I also read that our bodies can really only absorb about 10 to 20 grams of protein a meal.

If people are trying to get say 40 grams in one meal in ..say in a Protein shake, then 20 to 30 grams of that are pretty much wasted, right? If they think they are getting 60 grams in 2 meals for the day, they might, in reality, be getting only 20 to 40.

So, should we go for smaller amounts of protein spread throughout the day?

I talked to my doctor today and was told that too much Protein is impossible. If your hair is thinning, start taking Biotin. It's online on Amazon in gummies (they are really good) or at any health food store. My doctor highly recommended it for those who worry about hair loss. Lots of people to not have hair loss though. It's very individualized. But the Biotin can't hurt. It makes your nails stronger and good for your skin!

Hope that helps.

I am not saying we would get too much Protein. I mean that people might THINK they are absorbing more than they actually are because we can only absorb so much per meal. So they might think they are getting 40 grams per meal but are really actually absorbing only 10 to 20. So once they think they got their 60 to 80 in for the day, they quit focusing on the protein. However, in reality they didn't absorb nearly what they thought they did.

That sounds fair when it comes to doctors. If they tell you 90g or more, they are probably thinking what you'll actually absorb from those 90g. But my doctor did say there's no such thing as too much protein.

Oh ya I can totally see that Krissy.

I am just wondering if we should try to get like 20 grams per meal and have like 4 or 5 spaced out meals - in order to get better absorption of Protein. This is rather than trying to get like 40 each meal for 2 meals.

I was told you only absorb 20-30 per setting....i drink 30 for breakfast and i drink 30 for dinner...my lunch and snack should make up any amt i need...i was told to do at least 60

Yea...I'm spreading it out. They want me to get 90g in one day. Doing my best!

@@msfitn2014 - Good, i am glad you are aware of the issue. I have seen it talked about a bit around here but I wasn't sure if doctors and nutritionists were telling patients about absorption rates or not.

@@KrissySMD I know that, prior to this info, I was thinking about how to get the most Protein in a single serving that I could. So I was looking for shakes that had like 40 grams a serving thinking it would be easier to choke them down. Now, I will cut the scoop in half which will be both more economical and more palatable to boot.

Edited June 14, 201412 yr by Travelmego

There is a lot of differing views on this. My doctor doesn't buy that it must be spread out to be absorbed and even directed me to an article that I shared on here. I think folks should go by their docs and not assume your doc is not telling you something.

There is a lot of differing views on this. My doctor doesn't buy that it must be spread out to be absorbed and even directed me to an article that I shared on here. I think folks should go by their docs and not assume your doc is not telling you something.

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I totally agree!!! Its ALOT of different views and different advice from each doctor and nut!! I l'm just gonna follow my dr and nut orders and I hope everyone else does the same. Good luck on everyones good health and great weight lost

My doctor also do not believe there is a a limitation to how much protein your body can absorb....he has said repeatedly that if you consume Protein, your body absorbs just as its given...

Shel

Being an ex personal trainer and nutritionist I can tell you my thoughts, your body cannot absorb more than 45grams of protein at any given time. And in fact it is a waste of calories. Any additional protein will put both your liver and kidney at high risk. It's also a well

Known fact that you can gain a kinda coating of protein around your kidneys ( a coating of fat ) so it is definitely dangerous. I have worked with people, albeit 4 yrs ago that have had kidney issues because of this same reason. Of course feel free to google it for a second opinion. :-)