Just read the protein article above and Santana's article on protein. One question....how much protein can the body absorb at one sitting? The article from sanata doesn't directly address this (last 3 paragraphs pasted below).
Does this mean if I consume 100g of protein, 60g goes to muscle and the remaining 40 goes to 'non muscle protein'? Where does that transition to non muscle protein begin?
Can anyone offer any insight to this question? Thanks.
"It is recommended that most of the protein be consumed from actual food and not 15 protein shakes per day. The reason for this is to ensure that adequate micronutrients are consumed, and to promote satiety throughout the day. Since whey protein is quickly digested, it is often not filling. It is also recommended that protein be consumed in 20-50 g meals multiple times per day versus consuming larger amounts fewer times per day.
This does not mean that you won’t absorb or digest protein taken in larger amounts. There is evidence from professional research suggesting a limit as to how much protein can be assimilated into muscle protein in a given time. Since 60% of our body's proteins are non-muscle proteins, the remaining protein will be digested, absorbed into the amino acid pool, and utilized for the synthesis of those proteins.
Once again, the training stimulus is priority Number 1, above all else. We encourage you to spread your protein out throughout the day to enhance insulin sensitivity, promote satiety, and maximize your chances for muscle growth. This should be done on most days, but if you end up eating the 72 oz. steak in Amarillo to mark it off your bucket list, we won’t hold it against you."