Is it true that your body will only metabolize your weight in kilograms of protein per day?

Answer 1

In general, humans require about half a gram of protein for each kilo of lean body mass per day to function properly.

This is a general answer. If, however, you are somewhat overweight and not very active, you may find you need less.

Also, your body can´t digest everything at once. So eating six chicken breasts in the morning and then munching on non-protein rich roods during the rest of the day will not be nearly as effective as eating one breast of chicken every 3 hrs or so.

Answer 2

The human body is unable to store extra protein. Protein consumed in excess of the body's needs is not used to build muscle; rather, it is used for non-protein bodily functions.

If individuals consume protein in excess of their caloric and protein needs, the extra protein will not be stored as protein. Unfortunately such extra protein is converted to and stored as fat. As a result, if individuals consume large amounts of extra protein in addition to their regular dietary intake, any weight gain would very likely be in the form of fat.

Another important point to keep in mind is that the potential for harm exists if protein is consumed in excess. Such harm is most likely to occur in the individual who consumes protein or amino acid supplements.

For example, excess protein may lead to dehydration, because protein metabolism requires extra water for utilization and excretion (i.e., elimination) of its by-products. Since exercising individuals are already at an increased risk for dehydration, the additional strain of protein waste excretion may further promote dehydration.

Excess protein has also been shown to lead to an increase in the loss of urinary calcium. A chronic calcium loss, due to excess protein intake, is of particular concern because it may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially in women.

Answer 3

Huh?? Your question makes no sense whatsoever!