I got a few questions about diet/frequency for optimum protein intake...

1) What is the maximum protein (in grams) that can be processed into rebuilding muscle per meal and what is the time in which you must wait in order to eat again and absorb more protein?

2) What are the downsides and upsides to solely using dairy/whey to ingest protein?

3) Stupid question kinda - What is the optimal time to work out in order to maximize muscle growth and rebuilding?

Thanks to whoever knows these answers or even one.

if you don't get any answers here you might wanna try the health and fitness subforum, i think this subforum is aimed more towards cooking

This post was edited by SX-XiP on Mar 3 2013 12:03am

good to know, ty

lets hope some people check out both for now

1. Supposedly 50g of protein, but this is not proven.

2. Only downside could be absorption rate, protein is protein bro.

3. Heard different stories, some say testosteronevis highest in morning. To be honest it doesnt matter what time u work out, just get it in.

so lets say 50g on average per meal X 5-6 meals a day - I weigh 240 and at about 18% body fat - so it would be fair to say i could eat as much as 75gs per meal

However, how long does that 50-75g of protein take to absorb before eating another 50-75g of protein without it being wasted - pun intended?

1) 1-2 grams of protein for each pound of bodyweight
2) either dairy or meat is fine no downsides or upsides
3) doesnt matter when you workout. next time try health and fitness forum

This post was edited by Wycka on Mar 3 2013 04:22am

Most labels say "should not be used as a sole source of nutrition"

In other words, you should be getting your nutrients from many sources.

Btw, it's kinesiology

Kyneciology is the study of movement in women's vaginas.

This post was edited by ReturnFormer on Mar 3 2013 09:45am

^^ still iso details on this,thx

1. Nobody knows for sure - this is why people try to eat excess protein as they feel it is like a rate limiting step in the chain of building muscles. Excess on one end pushes equilibrium right? lmaooooo. As for timing issue, this has no definitive answer. Some people can eat more (bulk and gain more weight) by eating many small meals. Others prefer to eat fewer larger meals. As long as you hit a reasonable amount of nutrient and calorie rich food within a REASONABLE period (say about a day) then you should be fine. The body is made to work through periods of starvation and periods of excessive consumption, just don't abuse it.


2. Some people are lactose intolerant, find milk digests slowly, you may miss the nutrients needed for proper metabolism found in other forms of protein (certain vitamins, minerals and cofactors possibly - who really knows what has been removed from supplemental products as well.)

3. It is yet another subjective Q&A here. There is no best time, the body was designed to work on DEMAND, but think about it... If you're tired or sluggish, your workout will be of lesser intensity and probably provide less of a gain.



TL;DR - it is all about common sense.

Do you really want to exercise when you're sluggish because bro-science taught you that XYZ time period grants massive gains?
Do you really want to eat only carbs + protein powder?
Do you really want to try to gain using a 1 meal, 400g of protein diet?

It is your body and your hard work and effort which will really determine your gains!


...genetics ftw!