How Much Protein Can Your Body Absorb? | What the Fitness | Biolayne

[@willhelm4438]

I've been doing intermittent fasting 20:4 for 5 years now. Eating 2 (1) times a day. A 2 scoop protein shake first, and then a big meal 1-2 hours later. I've built around 15 kg muscle since I started doing this (not because of intermittent fasting, but because I started weightlifting) which demonstrates clearly that you can absorb much more than just 30 grams of protein per meal. Total daily intake oc protein is what matters and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@ashina5924]

My personal anecdote is similar to this as well. I increased my bench by 60ish lbs eating 1-2 times a day and gained half an inch on both my arms. By the logic of not being able to synthesize more than 30g, that means i gained size strengrh from 60g per day and i weigh 180lbs. Which counters the 1 gram per pound of bodyweight (i go by lean body mass)

[@kennytoce5946]

all that demonstrates is you got newbie gains, diet isnt all that important for begginers

[@hata6290]

i mean its not necessary in general, but spreading protein throughout the day is the best thing to do to maximize muscle growth

[@vanyel_etc8695]

@@kennytoce5946 ah yes, the 5 year newbie gain phase. Go look at the intermittent fasting community, they're plenty jacked. Lmao newbie gains, you have newbie brains my guy.

[@C0d0ps]

I eat 3-5 meals of 30-40g protein each. Depends on how much cardio I do as my goal is to cut weight. I am currently down 6kg and plan to lose 13kg more in 30 weeks. I am hoping to have my first ever six pack in July/august 2023. I have been working towards this goal for 1 consecutive years and 2-3 years of on/off efforts. I eat 1.6g protein per kg.

[@stephmaister1972]

We need more Fridays in a week, I really love your insights on nutrition. thx :)

[@KubuśpuchatekTVN]

Agreed. Also I'd like to see Wayne's commentary on Kyle Rittenhouse verdict 👌🏻

[@devillarratt4134]

Serge Nubret is the best example of how much muscle you can build on two meals per day, he clearly absorbed more than 40g total protein

[@everready2903]

Exactly!

[@sebibranescu7318]

Serge nubret was also on gear and insuline, don’t neglect that aspect

[@troywise3130]

@@sebibranescu7318 I don't think they were taking insulin or GH at that time

[@Only_bodybuilding_]

@@troywise3130 you are correct my friend also wasn’t taking insulin

[@oskar_the_black]

​@@sebibranescu7318 gear doesn't magically allow you to absorb or utilize higher amounts of protein per meal so it's irrelevant

[@brandonotoole4374]

I had high hopes for my fellow RD. She only really dropped the ball badly with the chronic disease from protein stuff. Honestly the only time I ever mention any of this protein limit stuff is when someone gets plenty from high quality protein sources and pounds multiple protein shakes on top. The biggest risk at that point is to your wallet.

[@anthonymarconi761]

I’m sorry but you make too much sense to be on social media comment sections 😆

[@ZeRo-yc7zf]

@@anthonymarconi761 practicality is way more important than many people realize lol. It reminds me of people who say "I want to lift weights but look at the bodybuilders they're way too big and they're having health problems" well yeah okay make sure you never go to the gym so you don't wake up looking like rich piana

[@LexieDaian]

Any "of this protein limit stuff" shouldn't be mentioned in the first place, is perfectly acceptable for non resistance trained individuals to consume higher intakes of protein, specially the older population, and on top of that also recommend resistance training if you feel the need to "mention protein limit stuff". Common as an RD you should know better than this, don't be misleading to the general pop...

[@brandonotoole4374]

@@LexieDaian I'm confused, are you implying that everyone needs to be pounding multiple protein shakes on top of their already adequate intake? I don't encourage almost anyone to limit protein just to save money on supplements.

[@LexieDaian]

@@brandonotoole4374 I'm implying that the protein they might be consuming is not actually wasted, even when normal weight/overweight individuals consume up to 3g per kg/day, they would still be increasing lean body mass. Either way you should not be saying "you don't absorb more than 25g per meal". Study : PMID22215165 Bray Et al.

[@epictetuscasanova]

Just the video I've been needing, of course I'm a year late and a dollar short but this is appreciated greatly sir

[@therippedemon]

" Too much protein intake has been linked to diseases such as cancer" ........ I have never been so triggered in my life.

[@lashays.crayton2128]

😂😂

[@vashlash6870]

Well no not in isolation. Usually when people eat a high animal based diet for muscle gain, they are usually eating LOTS of saturated fats, LDL cholesterol, apoB, and other harmful components. The top largest population studies ever done, shows a positive correlation of .45 or higher, with animal protein consumption and a decreased longevity. The China study is the largest health study in history. Clearly there's some truth to this, if professional body builders are dying at 43 on average. It's one of the deadliest jobs in the world. Of course steroids play a part.

[@gk5891]

Association vs Causation. Among the general population if you are in the top 20% in protein consumption you are also more likely to be in the top 20% in calories, fats and carbs.

[@vashlash6870]

@@gk5891 do you not know what causation is? A correlative factor of .4t is HUGE. It absolutely is causation. The moment I hear that, "correlation does not equal causation" I know I'm dealing with someone who does not know how to interpret data. The math is there and your attempt with this deconstructionist tactical nihilsm stuff isn't going to work on me. Excess animal protein increases heart disease. Even if I grant you meat is healthy, can't too much of a good thing be bad? You can account for calorie consumption, by looking at those who eat a healthy amount of calories based on high animal proteins vs high carbs. There is a dramatic difference within heart disease for example.

[@gk5891]

@vashlash6870 Total Calorie Intake? BMI? Total Fat Intake? Saturated Fat Intake? Blood Pressure? Heart Rate? Apo B? I suspect all strongly correlated with being in the top 20% in protein intake. If so, convince me why I shouldn't suspect that protein intake might not be the primary factor? Before I replace my 95/5 Hamburger with 70/30 to reduce my protein intake I need more evidence that it wouldn't do more harm than good.

[@DrFarisArab]

I loved your reaction When she said protein gives you diabetes 🤣 seriously She should go back to school

[@Cin9999]

Nope protein is actually heavily implicated in chronic disease bc of its role in ageing Obviously obesity is even worse by several orders of magnitude tho

[@resendo6036]

@@Cin9999what role in aging???

[@Cin9999]

@@resendo6036 Its very well documented that we have both correlation and mechanism why protein intake is inversely related to lifespan and healthspan. High protein intake promotes fertility but shortens life bc it increases cell turnover, therefore accelerating senescence/telomere shortening, organs like liver and kidneys also have higher metabolic rate with high protein and therefore „wear out“ slightly faster. In mice this is very extreme and can be seen by direct comparison to a large extent. In humans it seems to be more extreme for healthspan than for total lifespan but is still observable.

[@resendo6036]

@@Cin9999 is this documented in humans who are not deficient in anything?? because if anything higher protein should promote health and a long life

[@Cin9999]

@@resendo6036 Its documented in animals from fly to mice to rabbit to goat to dogs to humans all of gigantic sample size. From controlled trials to population data. Also most humans in the west are not deficient in nutrients nor does it change our cellular genetics or protein-metabolism. No 1. health is promoted by it in the very short term as I said by promoting fertility and cell turn over but that leads to a lack of those later so kinda past 40. 2. Its not protein itself but an excess of it.

[@amangokrani8367]

I eat 400g of lean chicken breast pretty much every night and never had any issues. Besides I lost 10kgs of body weight from April until now, while decreasing my body fat percentage from 19.2% to 14.7% calculated via bioimpedance scale. I am pretty sure all the protein that I ate during night really helped me not binge on my cut.

[@everready2903]

I have 500g but sometimes do 750g or 500g plus a 6 egg omelette.

[@YourBestFriendforToday]

400grams every night.... Do you shit feathers?

[@Kuato]

@@YourBestFriendforToday no, since he isn’t eating feathers, he doesn’t shit feathers. try harder when formulating what you think might SOUND like a witty joke. Like this: “400g of chicken? What are you a fuckin idiot?!” See.

[@fdost5354]

@@Kuato chill

[@C0d0ps]

I eat 200g chicken breast every dinner and have no problem. I lost 6 kg so far and plan to lose 13kg more in 30 weeks - aka July/august. I want to have my first ever six pack in 2023. I have been working towards this for 1-2 years soon.

[@x2xtreme360]

I liked the percentages on MFP, but if I was going go decrease my calories, I would ALWAYS set my protein as a constant. The carbs and fats would then be adjusted by percentage accordingly.

[@yesiamsharon]

This popped up in my feed this morning and I'm so glad it did. Great info.

[@JoeKool33]

Ok good so I can go ahead with the 46g of protein from the bowl of chicken I was about to eat :) Awesome vid as always Layne....

[@everready2903]

Lol I often have 500g.

[@illujion6516]

@@everready2903 500g of protein in a bowl of chicken? Lmao thats a days worth of food

[@everready2903]

@@illujion6516 Just had 500g turkey mince and a 6 egg omelette. 7pm breakfast. Carbs in an hour. Then that'll be that!

[@everready2903]

@@illujion6516 Lool I see what you mean. I meant the meat weight rather than the protein g's.

[@llTheJVlusicInMell]

No, split it into 5 meals to gains.

[@jondel3304]

Layne is great! Very grateful to have found him!

[@morelcompasstv]

Wasn’t ready for the steak analogy at the end. Had me cracking up.

[@Vincetowers_]

Same hahaha

[@robb907]

🤣

[@DropBox-jx6yr]

THANK YOU!!! I knew that 20-30grams of protein intake limitation had to be false information, I just didn’t go to school for this stuff to actually prove myself correct.

[@horses2572]

I like that you used this segment to pick apart the nuance in what was a decent/informative video. It doesn't always have to be destroying a face-palm-worthy source, though that is always entertaining. Her point at the end of spreading the protein intake throughout the day is a good one, and your previous video on the subject was really informative and changed how I approached meeting my daily macros.

[@anandgarhwal1421]

Maybe he's just a simp xd

[@jawharadavid8979]

Agree. Why does layne have to bash someone to show how smart and more Intelligent he is. and the fact he had to emphasise or repeat that he has PHD. No matter how Intelligent or highly educated a person is , ARROGANCE is not a way to put u in good light.

[@danielcartwright8868]

I read that the studies that showed the 20-30g limit were based on fast absorbing protein sources and may not be accurate for a meal with fiber and other nutrients that might take time to absorb into your system.

[@Prog47]

Last night I ate 130g of protein in one hour. Came home late but no excuses. Gotta keep grinding

[@chrisdontworry9394]

@Prog47 thanks incredible Hulk!

[@frontsquatsandfrenchbulldo3020]

Good information. I am always looking to fine tune my knowledge, you always help debunk these claims. THANK YOU!!!

[@jerrythomas4457]

Nobody knows for sure. What I know is going to the gym and working hard and not missing workouts for years is guaranteed results.

[@frankb7811]

75-80% of my calories come from proteins and fats...the rest come carbs. Results have been muscle growth and 50 lbs of fat loss. so a RD can say whatever they want, it's all about knowing your body, working out, avoiding toxic foods (deep fried and fast foods) and not over-eating!

[@jigarpatel1978]

She didn't say exercise decreases it. She just said the amount of exercise you do affects it. You lose credibility if you don't listen closely

[@michaelwade4922]

Layne my man...you are the king. Thank you

[@jasminderbharij5861]

One of the most sensible videos I've seen in a long while. One question i DO have: when we talk about lbm, and say you want to go from 70 to 75kgs, do you increase your protein intake to your desired goal when you're working out .or is this a minute and gradual step?

[@chianyeyang9354]

The bicep flex at 1:00 was spot on priceless 🤣🤣🤣

[@kimdavis7812]

Love the video Layne!!!! Soooo helpful …. Do we utilize protein the same as we age?

[@nicholascurran4290]

I’ve always been so confused about this. Thanks!

[@pietpadda593]

Excellent channel man! Love your videos.

[@emerson-sheaapril8555]

I've often heard many Drs and long life enthusiasts recommend eating less protein, though the better ones will clearly say yes we know that is suboptimal for muscle but it prolongs your life....any thoughts?

[@FreedomFox1]

Fat tissue is more than just a storage medium. It’s metabolically active and plays a variety of important roles (for example, hormonal regulation). It’s functionally very different than muscle, but it doesn’t just remain inert until “burned-off.” Yes, most will be burned for energy, if needed… but you will die of starvation before burning-off ALL your fat. If it’s just inert stored energy, then why does our body hold on to it until the bitter end, just like any other organ? And perhaps more to the point… muscle protein synthesis continues during a fast. Clearly the amino acids are coming from elsewhere in our body. If that’s not “storage” then I don’t know what is.

[@georgelux126]

On a carnivore diet if you have a fairly high caloric need it's VERY easy to get more protein than you need. I've noticed if I get much more than 200g whether I'm in a deficit or a surplus I'll see elevated blood sugar.

[@emmanuelkawadza]

Out of all the macros they choose to throw more hate on protein. Companies and organisations clearly have agendas towards certain things. That's why it's important to understand who are doing, funding and publishing the studies.

[@joepfaff3464]

Eat whole foods lean meats move around everyday walk ..run ..swim.. climb.. jump my fav lift use your brain I love a weighted vest for 30 minutes but that's just me love the channel content ect. That's my to cents doc keep being strong see you on the next go around

[@vanguardas9927]

1:13 excess protein can't be stored 5:00 carbs > protein > fats

[@riversavage5608]

That was a great video! Thank you. I will share this.

[@WKGDI]

What about a video in response to Dr. John McDougall’s videos?!?!

[@IP.1]

Dr Layne, i sarcastically enjoy when people preach what they do not practice. So many idiots who don’t do their hw. Thx for calling them out!!!

[@InsendoChavero]

It’s true about the body using roughly up to 30g of protein per meal for muscle development, strictly speaking for protein synthesis. But the body also uses 20-30% of protein to digest and metabolize the calories consumed with said protein.. you also have to consider the need for protein with other features of your body, like hair, nails, skin etc. so eating a meal that has 40g of protein is a safe bet and probably the “sweet” spot for most people who already have more lean muscle tissue than body fat %. If you are overweight and not physically active, then this protein per meal won’t do you much good and THEN it’s more than likely excess calories in the form of protein, that can lead to more weight gain/fatty tissue. It’s always a good idea to eat 1.5grams of protein per pound of body weight when you are serious about your training and development of muscle tissue. But if your just gonna sit around and be sedentary most of the day, it doesn’t matter if it’s fat, carbs, or protein… it’s just a lot of calories you probably could do without. People often say you can boost your metabolism by eating 5-7 meals a day.. but this is actually true when it is applied to a person spreading their meals apart for the protein synthesis needed strictly for muscle development as they maintain a strict training routine for maximum Gainz. As I mentioned before the 20-30% or protein needed to digest and metabolize the calories in protein and the 20-30 grams needed for protein synthesis.. this is why it would appear that your metabolism is increased but it’s stays the same while your body applies the energy you consume with the meals spread apart to get those Gainz via protein.

[@InsendoChavero]

Leaving carbs and fats aside, eating protein for muscle development strictly for protein synthesis should not raise your insulin levels the way insulin would elevate with eating carbs 5-7 times a day. The average bodybuilder is also taking PED’s which usually include shots of insulin.. why? I have no idea, I’m 💯 Natty, but It’s common for many who are trying to be over 300 pounds of muscle and trying to compete. The overall diet can make a world of difference with the nutrient absorption throughout the day, this is where fruits like pineapple and papaya can play a major role with your overall digestion. There is a lot of talk about fructose being bad, but this is ridiculous, in my opinion. Especially if you are including a fair amount of cardio or greater to your overall standard of health and fitness. The enzymes in papaya and pineapple among other fruits and certain veggies Definitely contribute to better overall the overall nutrition your body takes in from a well rounded daily diet. This means going outside the chicken, broccoli, and rice nonsense people insist on following despite the advances in nutrition available today versus back in the 70’s.. Cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, foods high in Inulin like chickory root.. assist with keeping sugar levels low along with other health benefits. These are a few examples of how eating the right foods can work to your benefit while still spreading your protein intake out daily for maximum muscle development as a Natty or enhanced individual. Much of this information has been accumulated overtime in my own trial and error with research while reformatting my own body composition to a lean mass.. from being over 320lbs. Not to long ago.

[@monicaeliza5715]

7:53 OOOOOOHHH, that escalated quickly

[@neurospicyrainbow]

I am unlearning a lot of "health" info I got growing up, due to low fat/protein of the 90s. on the SAD diet i can only get in 65g of protein and I wonder why I'm tired all the time. I increased it to 75g and my goal is 100g daily! I was so tired after a normal half hour workout, and now I know why. if I am in a calorie deficit i need MORE protein. derp.

[@Matt-je1ck]

Or your fitness level isn't supportive for the workout, protein is not likely the reason. Glycogen and body fat is a much better reservoir of oxidisable energy.

[@12496k]

Great content, Ty!

[@nomnomnooma]

Oh ok cool I actually used to think there was a cap so thanks for that Layne

[@richardmiddleton7770]

You nailed it when you talked about satiety and the thermogenic affect of digesting protein. Higher protein diets are great for body composition. Absorption is also down to stomach acid availability, activity level, sleep and stress.

[@nunopereira526]

You forgot about fiber

[@Pazuzu-]

Layne, pls talk about the circadian influence on fat storage and insulin (eating earlier in the day vs eating right before going to bed), if there is any.

[@tawnipargman8237]

Although I don't have a link for you, I have read of a study showing that fat and calories consumed earlier in the day are not stored as much as calories consumed later in the day.

[@everready2903]

I generally do OMAD eating big in the evening. Plenty of energy for my morning workout. Then fast until 6pm on average. I did work up to this type of fasting and it wouldn't have been necessary when I was younger but it works for me. I think the most important thing to think of it is daily total calories. My appetite can easily run away with itself lol but fasting is great to settle down hunger and even out energy levels.

[@nilo7727]

Good stuff Layne!!👌💪😎

[@billaros1000]

The only real argument for not eating your protein all at once is that after a threshold, protein consumption can trigger MPS and you want to trigger that many times rather than just once

[@xxspiderxx5541]

Great video! I learned a lot

[@christopherflynn350]

CRONOMETER 🔛🔝

[@liowkokkeong1073]

No protein will be wasted

[@HakuCell]

2:34 plant proteins are less effective at building muscle (unless they're fortified with some extra leucine i guess). 5:24 it seems difficult for excess protein and excess carbs to be stored as body fat.

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

I think you protein requirements for the average person are overstated. For example, I am a male in my mid-50s, and I was building muscle and getting stronger when I was eating only 80-95 grams of protein a day. I now I eat around 130 gr/day. And I am 6 ft. 1, 250 lbs on a weight-loss diet (down 50 lbs so far). I also now eat one meal alone with 85 grams protein!

[@studi01sth3kitch3n]

Tells it how it is. Salutes Doc

[@Smllc22318]

The cleanliness of that bird’s kitchen is giving me anxiety.

[@bradenadams7511]

Killer content as always Layne!

[@justmyself1000]

Does the pancreas and stomach secrete enough protease per intake to utilize all the protein taken in a meal? Does the amount of secretion change with aging? Are there other factors which affect secretion of protease? Are there other factors such as environmental or even food combining that may affect the utilization of protein?

[@matusjurcik6974]

Hello Layne, can you please explain to me why youtube fitness gurus involve proteins to daily caloric intake? Doesnt make sense to me as the proteins are mainly building units and has high thermic effect...

[@turbosupra2jzdragracingtob249]

Hi, I am new member to your channel. Tyvm for your content. May I ask if anything like black pepper help with protein absorption?

[@cheliospanama9786]

Thanks for the info 😎

[@DH-ul6in]

I wish you'd do a video on carnivore and adf. I want to do this to lose fat and build muscle. I've really enjoyed adf, especially the discipline and digestive improvements its provided me, but im now looking to build muscle. Some objective science on this would be greatly appreciated 🙂

[@albe23]

Layne and I both went whoa at the same time, lol

[@danielbarnes8514]

The only thing I disagree with Lane on this video is the grams per pound of lean body mass over percentages. The only thing I have to go on is the 20 some times I dieted down for natural contest. Every time I tried keeping my protein the same while dropping calories from carbs and fat, I’d struggle to keep muscle. Though every time I maintained my percentages while dropping calories, I got leaner and leaner as well as could increase strength the closer I got to a contest. Just my experience.

[@dm8127]

Any sources you suggest for dialing in the % for protein, carbs, fat? Or % you found to be best? Thanks.

[@danielbarnes8514]

@@dm8127 What worked best for me was 50% protein 20% carb and 30 % fat. With two refead days, with a meal that was around a thousand calories from carbs on Thursday and Sunday. I’d just keep cutting calories say 70 or 100 per week for the 16 weeks of my diet. This was the most painless way I would get shredded without having to do tons of cardio or have headaches or much hunger pains.

[@jessen00001]

Great video 💪 thanks 👍

[@thurgrum]

Current onward research happening right now is showing 30 to 50grams in a sitting depending on genetics and health.

[@qasimahmed3301]

At around 7:55 we get to the actual "What the Fitness" Part 🙂

[@briansealy8645]

Wasn’t there a study done that showed when high amounts of protein are consumed in a single sitting that a hormone is released that slows digestion down to allow for more absorption of the the protein source? I think it was Gastric inhibitory peptide

[@Wanker527]

Hair and beard on point today, buddy. Thanks for the info...again. 🤣

[@earnesttipping7442]

Not to mention the fact that as you age basicly passed 50 we need a minimum of 50 Grams per meal to kick start the absorption because we lose the ability to assimilate as we age

[@smolshamer6072]

My wounds finally started healing and closing up once I started eating meat and taking protein powder like crazy.

[@trevbarlow9719]

Seriously? Are you a shark wrestler or something?

[@smolshamer6072]

@@trevbarlow9719 loose skin removal surgery. My whole body is cut up.

[@Supernaturalman92]

There is a reason why the best bodybuilders eat more protein. Your body absorbs all of the protein you eat

[@sandorfeldi3582]

awesome video, but please normalize ur audio, had to adjust the level quite often

[@payloinfinite3435]

Where does the rest of the protein go if I do absorb it but it doesn't mostly go to muscle? I eat 2 meals a day. 100g protein one meal, 40-55g the 2nd meal 3-4 hrs later. Is that okay?

[@tatyanamatveeva2905]

the way little layne was positioned in front of the giant lady around 9:15 looked like she was giving him a scalp massage.

[@hellasgiannis]

Please make a video on vertical diet !

[@jawadkazmi5327]

Here comes the real science.

[@Joeblogsvlogs]

Fucking FINALLY, someone with a rep has explained this properly for even muppets to understand. Thank you thank you THANK YOU!

[@everready2903]

Rather than people wondering about protein training etc people should just experiment. Best way to know rather than watching endless YT videos that contradict each other.

[@linusjacobsson2419]

The data that you provided on 1-1.2 g/kg being inferior to preserve muscle mass in comparison to a higher protein intake is super interesting. I will be getting my bachelors degree in/as a clinical dietitian Q2 2022 and basically all the guidelines we have to preserve FFM in a state of disease suggest a proteinintake of 1-1.5 g/kg. Me and my professors speculate that this guideline will increase with time and as more litterature on the subject is published. The only downside i see to increasing protein for patients is that it is very satiating and can therefore compete with their energy intake. That would make them more catabolic as the result would be hypocaloric. Appetite is generally not amazing during acute and chronic diseases. Dunno why i wrote this. I guess i just wanted to ventilate 😂

[@cantflipforship]

Hey bro I’m following the same path but did you hear about the master requirement?

[@kevinsullivan6683]

thank you for sharing, this was a cool read!

[@linusjacobsson2419]

@@cantflipforship no. What is it?

[@linusjacobsson2419]

@@kevinsullivan6683 glad to hear :)

[@cantflipforship]

@@linusjacobsson2419 Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians will change from a bachelor’s degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements will remain the same.

[@Macgee826]

Right what have youse done with the real layne norton?this is the first time i whole hearted ly agree with this guy .cmon this is his twin brother in this video youse are at it.

[@Stefanus_du_Toit]

You’re a national treasure Aaron. Thank you for exposing the corruption.

[@LKN4WAR]

This shows on a ketogentic diet would have a higher calorie baseline from the thermic affect even if none of the other proposed benefits exists

[@richardstrickland]

I became carnivore. beef, bacon , butter, eggs, dairy and seafood. Also implemented 16:8 IF, moderate resistance training. Was type 2 diabetic on metformin, jardiance, trulicity, glipizides. Even with all the meds, poor diet had my a1c @10.3. and 225 lbs. After 5 months of my new lifestyle I am off all medications, diagnosed as non diabetic. 185 lbs with an a1c of 5.2 non medicated. All that being said, the fact she put proteins a cause of type 2 diabetes, is one of the great issues in the medical community, giving accepted opinions instead of hard data and facts. Thank you for all your science and fact based content, it is greatly appreciated.

[@Maveric78]

@biolayne Genuine question with absolutely no agenda. I simply can’t find an answer to this anywhere. I read some research that suggests that beef protein absorption rate is ~2g/hour? If that number is correct then the MOST beef protein you could absorb in a day is only 48g? Further, if true, protein timing and frequency wouldn’t be relevant because, if you’re eating meat, then you are basically always digesting protein?

[@hannahmitchell87]

"being specific is important cause otherwise people get the wrong idea". Do you think your claims about plant proteins were specific? There was no statistically significant difference between pea protein vs whey protein on muscle size & strength in a double blind RCT (Babault et al 2015)

[@strivingfaith6971]

Thanks i learnt alot

[@billycasimir1469]

Love your videos.

[@ryanlu2223]

What am i missing here? The study you linked yourself says more than 1.6g/kg of BW results in no further gain in FFM. Why did you suggest 2.2 or 1.6-2.4 in the description???

[@isaacou8659]

What’s the difference between the amount of protein absorbed in one meal, vs the amount of protein absorbed in one meal for the purpose of muscle building? If we can absorb all the protein we eat, why is it better to eat 4-5 meals with protein for the best muscle building results?

[@snake1625b]

just because your body absorbed the protein into your blood stream, that doesn't mean it's going towards muscle protein synthesis. They could be going towards other things like your skin or being burned for energy. That's why it's important to make the distinction between absorbtion and muscle protein synthesis. Most of us buy expensive protein powder for muscle building muscle not for energy or skin, so it's more optimal to space it out to make sure it's going towards muscle building.

[@hata6290]

@@snake1625b english

[@christopherdockstader16]

What about ingested protein going to other things besides muscle building? Is there any information about that? For example, enzymes, neurotransmitters?

[@stevethomas7146]

my question is based on aging concerns. i still train at the age of 65 3-4 times a week and have read that someone in my age group should take in more protein because there's less protein synthesis. i weigh 225 and take about 180 grams per day. any thoughts?

[@Supernaturalman92]

Are you trying to build muscle. I would bump those numbers up

[@anthonymarconi761]

This has been addressed by Trexler & Nuckols recently in the Stronger by Science podcast. It seems that the diminished protein retention in aging populations might simply be a result of being sedentary. In other words, if you are in such population but still training often, your protein retention effectiveness might be just the same as before, or if it is lower it is negligible and of no real consequence…if you really want to cover your basis, you might bump up to 200, but I’d say 180 might be plenty fine depending on your goals.

[@jimmy5634]

Beware of comments that speculate. Know your own body. There are no absolutes in the amount of protein that works for muscle growth in any individual. There are also far too many variables to say “X” amount “should be enough”. If you are getting results, obviously, your protein intake is sufficient. If you aren’t, it could be you need more, but it could be many other things too. BTW, I’m 71 at 180 lbs and my protein intake is around 120 grams / day on average. I’ve had very good muscle growth in the last two years of intense training

[@alexanderalza5685]

If I eat only 10-30% of my daily calorie intake from protein I don't even know what I am going to eat to hit my macros! Great job debunking this nonsense man.

[@Ubvffhhffy]

So if i take 2 scoops, some protein will just be used for energy?

[@Gamer_Guy_Lifts]

Holy Hannah, when I first learned about her a few days ago from a video talking about animal protein versus plant protein on MyFitnessPal, I thought it would be great to have her on one of Dr. Norton's vids someday... Behold 🤣

[@Talal_111]

I didn’t understand the bioavailable source bit. Just be clear, if I ate too much of a bioavailable protein source in a meal (50-60 grams of protein from whey for example) does that mean my muscles won’t use all of it?

[@____________838]

Bingo

[@AdvancedRehabilitation]

If I remember correctly, I've read an article on T-nation some years ago, which stated your body CAN store protein in the small intestine. That's why it's unlikely to convert to fat, is this correct?

[@0vermars520]

can someone who is cutting just eat the protein requirements of the target body weight they are aiming for?

[@coachprinci]

Very interesting. I have trouble managing the amount of protein recommended and managing the calories.. I am very active, but if I eat 2.2 g per kilo I gain weight. Some muscle but also my belly fat increases.

[@MieniakFit]

In an older video, you said you could only absorb about 50-60g of protein per meal for muscle building

[@djjasonceol9611]

How often in a day is that optimal nutrient intake? For example: for me, ill eat a mini snack pre workout and go to the gym. Weightlifting for 45- 75mins and drink my protein shake on my last exercise while setting a timer for 2 hrs. When timer is done then I can eat a post workout meal. And will gauge my meals throughout the day from 3-5 hrs (depending on what I’m doing for the day accessibility wise) as a thought to only eat/consume protein/nutrients/supplements within the digestion timeline. Is digestion duration a legitimate thought to time meal/supplement consumption or just an over thought? If all that makes sense that is. Lol

[@arnoldlarisch7717]

Thank you

[@johncalla2151]

I wonder where she was going with the diabeetus remark. Maybe she was thinking of the association between BCAAs and insulin resistance. And can stomach acid really break down a ginormous loud of protein in one shot? I figured it would get kind of weak and the aminos wouldn't break down so good. Protein seems to really need strong acid.

[@neurospicyrainbow]

I think otherwise our human race would have died thousands of years ago. What do you think we did after hunting? We had a feast of thats it, protein! Bc who knew the next time we would get it. I hate this fear mongering bs

[@johncalla2151]

@@neurospicyrainbow Well I didn't mean to imply that I thought someone would die if they ate too much of it in one sitting. Just not sure how well digested it would all be. Besides... didn't they just salt the leftovers and keep it for later?

[@billyyousaf01]

Hi Layne, Brilliant video! Really enjoyed it, definitely learnt some useful info as I've heard that question/myth many times. Loved how you debunked the Dietician! 😂 Big thank you for making the video. Cheers, Billy

[@pierluigiurru962]

I’m aware of a study where eating most of your protein in the morning increased hypertrophy and maintained more muscle. That seemed to be due to the fact that genes involved in hypertrophy are circadian and most active after waking up. I’ve taken on this regimen, and that meant eating 50-70g of protein for breakfast. Could that be too much protein in a meal?

[@hata6290]

yeah thats a little much. I would say 40g is great :)

[@Alex-ry6cd]

Myself I have 50g per meal, 3 meals a day in a 12 hour window. Fats in morning and carbs in evening after resistance training. I feel I stay in better shape this way and it can be easily manipulated for reverse dieting. For me, anyway.