Im using the GNC protein powder and it says the use it 2 times a day but it doesnt say anything about a limit of scoops to use. I used 3 scoops in my shake this morning because Im trying to gain weight. Is that ok? How many scoops can I use?
2007-02-19 03:19:36 · 5 answers · asked by Rachel 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's fine. Your body will get rid of excess protein.
It is just a waste of money when you take too much.
I used the book "Body Sculpting Bible for Men."
Pretty informative.
2007-02-19 03:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body can only absorb and use so much protein per hour/day...so any additional protein you take in is just wasted. A good rule of thumb is to ingest 1 to 2 grams of protein per pound of body weight a day to maintain muscle and a little more to increase it. Of course there's a tad more to it than that, but that's the simple version.
2007-02-19 03:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by symbo61 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stick to what the directions say. ONLY take more if your doctor says is it OK.
I don't know much about protein powder but I do know you can OD with vitamins.
I'd check with the doc
2007-02-19 03:23:37 · answer #3 · answered by samantha.sawyer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Follow the recommended use of it. This brand and others have a concentrated protein mix. Too much may become intolerable
2007-02-19 03:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Better than taking steroids
2016-05-24 09:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋