Originally Posted by
telf
Sorry but I've no idea where I read this or indeed who may of told me.
I was on 2 shakes a day and eating loads of high protein foods and came across this info some where and suddenly it all sort of made sense! Haven't touched it since and my arse smells no where near as bad lol.
Will have a google and post up my findings (if any!)
Yeah please buddy, do so.
I have seen tests done on protein consumption and those taking higher doses have seen better gains. As in double what you should take to grow. Most say 1.5g per lb of bodyweight, but studies have shown more benefit for taking double that iirc.
I'm sure there must become a point where too much is consumed to absorb but I very much doubt any of us are anywhere near that. To be fair, most are not even near the above formula.
I personally have a kilo (uncooked weight) of protein source per day (mince, chicken etc) plus 2/3 shakes so would guess I'm hitting between 3+400 grams per day. Only been doing it a couple of months but feeling the benefit and progressing now. Prior to the diet change I was just maintaining for the most part as protein was far too low.