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Too much protein?
Posted on 4/1/21 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 4/1/21 at 12:01 pm
Are there any possible side effects or health concerns from consuming too much protein? Really starting to try change my diet and just wondering. 60 g would be too much in a day?
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Posted on 4/1/21 at 12:08 pm to Allthatfades
Definitely not an expert compared to most here but I try for 1.5X my body weight daily. I try to get to around 200. Good question and looking forward to the responses.
That’s been the goal for months now and I haven’t noticed any side effects on my end.
That’s been the goal for months now and I haven’t noticed any side effects on my end.
This post was edited on 4/1/21 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 4/1/21 at 12:25 pm to Allthatfades
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60 g would be too much in a day?
I'm sure optimum protein consumption is relative. But 60G seems on the low end, especially for someone who is training.
Posted on 4/1/21 at 12:32 pm to Allthatfades
I eat over 200g of protein daily. I eat 60g for breakfast. Literally. Eat more.
Posted on 4/1/21 at 12:40 pm to Allthatfades
It’s hard for too much protein to become an issue.
How many calories are you eating?
General rule of thumb is if you’re in a deficit and working out it’s good to aim for 1g/lb body weight. This gives you a little extra protein to make up for any that may be lost due to gluconeogenesis (converting of protein to glucose to maintain blood sugar levels)
If you're closer to or above maintenance calories 1g/lb LEAN body mass is plenty. To find this take your body fat percentage and subtract it from your overall weight.
Example: 185lb man at 16% body fat = 30lbs of fat mass and 155lbs of lbm. So, he would shoot for 155g of protein.
But, to answer your question simply, 60g is far too low. Like Deaf said, that can easily be one meal if you’re eating 2-3 meals per day
How many calories are you eating?
General rule of thumb is if you’re in a deficit and working out it’s good to aim for 1g/lb body weight. This gives you a little extra protein to make up for any that may be lost due to gluconeogenesis (converting of protein to glucose to maintain blood sugar levels)
If you're closer to or above maintenance calories 1g/lb LEAN body mass is plenty. To find this take your body fat percentage and subtract it from your overall weight.
Example: 185lb man at 16% body fat = 30lbs of fat mass and 155lbs of lbm. So, he would shoot for 155g of protein.
But, to answer your question simply, 60g is far too low. Like Deaf said, that can easily be one meal if you’re eating 2-3 meals per day
This post was edited on 4/1/21 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 4/1/21 at 1:04 pm to DeafJam73
Can’t you only process 25-35g of protein per sitting and the rest you poop out?
I hit 200g a day too. Just curious as to that’s what I’ve read.
I hit 200g a day too. Just curious as to that’s what I’ve read.
Posted on 4/1/21 at 1:20 pm to Allthatfades
Posted on 4/1/21 at 1:22 pm to pwejr88
Idk. I just like to get my calories in via meat.
Posted on 4/1/21 at 1:23 pm to Allthatfades
It actually can be if you have certain medical issues. In particular, certain kidney or intestinal issues can be worsened by high protein intake.
Also, a diet high in protein can lead to high levels of creatinine in urine. This isn't in an of itself a problem. However, high creatinine levels is one of several markers for kidney disease. So, if your doctor orders a urinalysis, it is a good idea to tell him/her that you are taking in a bunch of protein and/or taking a creatine supplement (can also lead to high creatinine in urine).
That being said, 60 grams of protein is not much. Active people should probably get 100-200 grams of protein per day depending on their body weight and fitness goals.
Also, a diet high in protein can lead to high levels of creatinine in urine. This isn't in an of itself a problem. However, high creatinine levels is one of several markers for kidney disease. So, if your doctor orders a urinalysis, it is a good idea to tell him/her that you are taking in a bunch of protein and/or taking a creatine supplement (can also lead to high creatinine in urine).
That being said, 60 grams of protein is not much. Active people should probably get 100-200 grams of protein per day depending on their body weight and fitness goals.
Posted on 4/1/21 at 1:36 pm to LSU Patrick
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Also, a diet high in protein can lead to high levels of creatinine in urine. This isn't in an of itself a problem. However, high creatinine levels is one of several markers for kidney disease. So, if your doctor orders a urinalysis, it is a good idea to tell him/her that you are taking in a bunch of protein and/or taking a creatine supplement (can also lead to high creatinine in urine).
That being said, 60 grams of protein is not much. Active people should probably get 100-200 grams of protein per day depending on their body weight and fitness goals.
Show me a study on healthy individuals that shows any side effects from even 400g a day...I dare you. Little hint, you won't. Couple studies were done on 300g,400g, and up daily consumption and they found no issues.
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It actually can be if you have certain medical issues. In particular, certain kidney or intestinal issues can be worsened by high protein intake.
Correct, key word being having previous medical conditions.
As far as the question about only being able to digest 30g or per meal....not really true. 30g or so will maximize muscle protein synthesis, but the other protein isn't just pooped out. It's used later.
In general though protein should be a huge part of your diet do to dietary induced thermogenesis, satiety, and protein not really being able to be stored as fat.
Posted on 4/1/21 at 1:40 pm to lsu777
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Correct, key word being having previous medical conditions.
Exactly!
Be chill, baw.
I’m not here to take your 1000 grams of protein away!
This post was edited on 4/1/21 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 4/1/21 at 4:56 pm to LSU Patrick
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Be chill, baw
I am, yall always thinking I'm wound up, I'm just hyper bro.
I don't eat more than 250 anymore, mostly around 200. I enjoy other things too much.
Posted on 4/1/21 at 5:05 pm to Allthatfades
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This post was edited on 4/1/21 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 4/1/21 at 7:15 pm to lsu777
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I am, yall always thinking I'm wound up, I'm just hyper bro.
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I don't eat more than 250 anymore, mostly around 200. I enjoy other things too much.
Posted on 4/2/21 at 11:19 am to Allthatfades
60g is too little if you’re working out
Posted on 4/2/21 at 3:10 pm to Allthatfades
quote:Essentially, no.
Too much protein?
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:17 pm to Big Scrub TX
I did fail a physical for life insurance once because too much protein in my kidneys.
Thought that was a pretty dumb arse reason.
Thought that was a pretty dumb arse reason.
Posted on 4/6/21 at 11:10 pm to Allthatfades
Op here is the results of the meta analysis that I just saw musclephd post
Posted on 4/7/21 at 7:34 am to Allthatfades
I know he was a super freak, but Ronnie Coleman would have over 600 gs a day.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 10:52 am to Allthatfades
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60 g would be too much in a day?
that's one meal, man.
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