How much is too much Protein?

I believe the maximum amount of protein intake is 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, however this may increase for athletes, bodybuilders, etc.

Is protien hard on your kidney?

Typical protein intake should be your weight divided by 2.2 so that you get your weight in Kilograms. From there multiply 1.2-1.8 and that will be your protein intake. For those who are trying to lose bodyfat and sustain muscle should multiply by 1.8. Also, athletes and bodybuilders should multiply by 1.8 or at least eat 20-25% of the caloric intake. Eating too much protein can definitely be detrimental to one's health. It can be very hard on the liver because your liver needs to break down the amino acids. So taking too much can be bad. If you are curious where I got my information. I'm a certified trainer from 3 certifications and a Kinesiology degree from University of Southern California. Before I get any kind of disagreement, I must say that there are people who eat high protein diets and it works for them, but you have to realize that these people probably have liver damage or they might be on the diet for short periods of time such as bodybuilders. Also I might add that bodybuilding is one of the worst sports for your health so even though they look ripped and big, they are putting their body through a lot. Anyways i'm getting off topic now, but if you have any quesitons just post it.

Hello, JoeJoe. I read your post about the formula for computing protein requirements. My own calculation came up to 95.4 or 96.5 g of protein daily. I read a web page that was recommended to me from the Exercise & Fitness Board that tells me, as a woman 50 yrs old, my protein requirement should be only 46.5. Can you tell me why there is a difference?

I get much of my protein from my diet, so I would not want to eat or drink an excess amount of supplementary protein. Would you please elaborate so I can have a better understanding of the correct dietary intake of protein?

Thank you.

If I want to take a protein shake for Breakfast (I have nothing right now) and one after I work out is that good? I don't want to gain weight

Hey allysheart, i'm sorry I didnt specify the requirements for people outside of athletes. For someone at your age and probably does not do as much activity as a athlete they should probably multiply by 0.8 instead of 1.2-1.8. Or you can find it out by finding out your daily caloric intake and then making sure its within 10-25% for protein level. To be safe you want to make sure that you dont exceed half of your calories from supplementary drinks or bars. The more natural foods that your diet consist of, the better you are off. I hope this helps, please let know if you have more questions.

HS1977 its alright to take a protein shake for breakfast and after you workout. However, I would be more concerned with whats in the protein shake. Make sure that its divided with carbohyrdrates and protein and not just protein alone. Another thing is that I noticed you are concerned with gaining weight. A simple way to explain gaining weight and losing weight is Energy in vs. Energy out. If you consume more energy (food) than you expend in one day, you will gain weight. If you consume less energy than you expend in one day, you will lose weight.

there are all the answers for you ally.

hi, joejoe
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Hello, JoeJoe! You have answered my question very well, thank you. I've never thought about or known anything about dietary protein. I feel like I eat well, along with taking my daily vitamins. One day, I might look at some of the protein drinks available and educate myself better so I can make the right decision for myself.

Hi, Arete, good to talk to you!