too much protein??

Question

ive recently started a high protein diet as i'm trying to gain muscle.....i bought whey protein powder, and blend one scoop of it with 1 banana, 1 apple, raspberries, blackberries, 2 raw eggs andmilk. for lunch i usually have something with chicken or fish in it. and in the evening i drink a shake while i'm at the gym.....am i eating too much protein?

Answer 1

you could be!!! your body can only use and digest a certain amount i think between 50 and 60 grams of protien a day. its not really bad for you, its just a waste.

Answer 2

I aim to eat a little bit of protein with each 'meal.' (I have 6 very small meals a day.) This could be half a chicken breast with salad, or half a tin of tuna with salad. Anything more just wouldn't be used up by the body & would be a waste. I think you definitely have way too much protein in your shakes. I use whey protein & believe me the scoop they recommend is enough. I also mix this with banana, mango & soya milk. There's no need to add raw eggs, really. Your body can only assimilate so much protein & any excess will just literally end up as waste product. Other than that you're on the right track. A shake straight after your workout is fantastic, this is when the body needs it most.
Good luck with it.

Answer 3

Why do people insist on wasting good money doing it: filling up on protein to bulk up those biceps? It's a misconception. Eating extra protein actually doesn't do much toward boosting your muscle mass and strength.

In fact, medical research shows that consuming too much protein -- more than 30% of your total daily caloric intake -- could actually harm your body.

Although limiting protein intake is important, you should also realize that protein is essential to our bodies' normal functions. It assists in synthesizing enzymes and hormones, maintaining fluid balance, and regulating such vital functions as building antibodies against infection, blood clotting, and scar formation.

Protein is also a building block for our muscles, bones, cartilage, skin, hair, and blood. Protein-rich foods include meat, cheese, milk, fish, and eggs. For vegetarians, protein can be found in soy products such as tofu as well as in combinations of foods, such as rice or corn with beans.

Whether you are an avid strength trainer, a marathon runner, or just an average exerciser, a balanced diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish, and complex carbohydrates is what as a nutritionists I would recommend.

You must also insure that your protein intake is a complete protein and that it contains all the essential amino acids. If not a complete protein our bodies will either turn it into urea and pass it out as urine or it will convert it into fat..

For most people of average weight, the protein intake is set at less than 70 grams each day.

The average body can only deal with approx 40grams in any one meal, anything else is wasted.

You will find that the various companies selling supplements do so on the basis that the person is training at peak performance and not just the average gym user. Therefore they have a higher recommendation on consumption..

To build muscle you must work harder not eat more.

Answer 4

you need to specify how much you weigh, raw eggs in general are less bioavailable than cooked eggs(rocky was wrong) you nees to aim for 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight, divided up into 5 meals a day plus a bonus 50 grams IMMEDIATLY after working our taken with sugar( it is a high absorbtion window, the sugar is essention so your body doesn't turn the protein into glycogen) good luck

Answer 5

What are your macronutrients looking like? It is hard to say if you are taking in too much if you don't list your macros. If your goal is to increase muscle mass, aim for a 40/40/20 split between carbs, proteins and fats. This should help you figure out if you are taking in too much protein.

Answer 6

unless you are working to be a top class body builder or it is reccommended by your doctor, you shouldn't do more than double the reccommended daily protein intake. It will damage your kidneys and isn't neccessary. The fact is exercise not protein builds muscles. Protein will not give you extra strength.

Answer 7

Too much protein is not good for your kidneys over long periods. Personally I would avoid the powder. My son was told to stop using it by our GP.

Answer 8

A lot depends on whether you're training correctly for your goals at the right intensity and getting enough sleep (essential for growth).

Answer 9

Listen to orcastrated. What your body doesn't absorb comes out in your pee.