For decades, nutritional science has taught us that protein absorption is limited to an ambiguous range of 20ish-50ish grams per serving based on the body weight of the individual consuming it. Conventional wisdom indicates that any amount of protein over the weight-dependent dose of 1.2-1.6 gms/kg would be oxidized as energy while putting undue strain on your kidneys. However, a recently published study in Cell Reports Medicine suggests that the upper absorption limit may be considerably higher than previously thought. In fact, there may be no upper limit in volume or duration…
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Wellness Wednesday – Protein Absorption & Utilization
For decades, nutritional science has taught us that protein absorption is limited to an ambiguous range of 20ish-50ish grams per serving based on the body weight of the individual consuming it. Conventional wisdom indicates that any amount of protein over the weight-dependent dose of 1.2-1.6 gms/kg would be oxidized as energy while putting undue strain on your kidneys. However, a recently published study in Cell Reports Medicine suggests that the upper absorption limit may be considerably higher than previously thought. In fact, there may be no upper limit in volume or duration.
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