How Much Protein Can Your Body Absorb Per Meal?

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7 жыл бұрын

Another one of the ongoing myths in the fitness industry is that your body can only absorb a certain amount of protein per meal. The most popular belief is that you can only absorb 30 grams. And with that belief, people quickly believed that the best way to build muscle and optimize protein absorption is by splitting your meals into smaller portions. Some go as far as splitting it to 10 meals per day. But is all of this splitting necessary? Or is true that your body can only use so much at a time and the rest is pooped out? Let's find out!
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@webcrawler9782 7 жыл бұрын

Our body is not stupid. It knows how expensive the whey isolate was and would never waste the smallest amount of it.

@TripakKk 5 жыл бұрын

lol haha

@montev4 5 жыл бұрын

Gainz are a commodity, lol

@anonimowelwiatko4455 5 жыл бұрын

same

@marcelalkees7944 5 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha

@Coolness2001 5 жыл бұрын

Holy hell that was a good one mate. Died laughing😂

@onurguneri_ 7 жыл бұрын

There is no LIMIT GODDAMMIT!DO 8 HOURS ARM WORKOUTS, 4.5 SCOOP SHAKES, AND EAT 12 MEALS DAMMIT WHATEVER IT TAKES!

@CookieGamerss 6 жыл бұрын

Onur G. Anything for the Gainz!

@wenger9461 6 жыл бұрын

RIP to the big homie rich piano

@MrLastlived 6 жыл бұрын

GOTTA GET THEM GAAAAIIINNZ

@WordUnheard 6 жыл бұрын

@Onur G. Stay off the steroids, mate. You come off as a fucking rabid loon.

@gustavtanciulamadsen2928 6 жыл бұрын

Whatever it takes Right babe?

@ivannewman7234 7 жыл бұрын

Man I love this guy he puts it so straightforward and easy to understand

@icanspeakenglish5813 3 жыл бұрын

Not for me I dont understand English much 🙃

@icanspeakenglish5813 3 жыл бұрын

@Jesus Christ thanks pal

@Daniel-oy6zf 5 жыл бұрын

4:25 your welcome

@greg7402 7 ай бұрын

You’ve gotta be kidding, thanks bro

@user-3979 2 ай бұрын

god bless this man

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Starting next week, expect new videos to publish on Sundays. I want to keep a consistent weekly schedule for you guys to enjoy. From time to time, you can also expect two videos per week, but one will always be on Sunday. Thank you all for watching and supporting PictureFit!

@Kohli_Ishan 7 жыл бұрын

PictureFit hi picture fit you are best!!

@MopTopRock 7 жыл бұрын

PictureFit I love you

@Muytien 7 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about rep ranges ?

@boogie7441 7 жыл бұрын

PictureFit My man I only recently found out about and THANK GOD I did because your content is educational/beneficial to all people who have really specific concerns in terms of fitness and nutrition, Keep up the awesome work!

@darm9020 7 жыл бұрын

you're probably one of the best discoveries I've ever had on this site, I really enjoy your work that keeps helping me on my training and motivation on a daily basis, Thank you so very much Man, for everything you do here, it really helps me. Have a wonderful day!

@_-__-_6355 7 жыл бұрын

The only protein I need is from Tiege Hanley. Oh wait, this is PictureFit? Not Alpham?.. damnit.

@mr.schrader1093 7 жыл бұрын

Ian Cox Served with a side-order of Pete & Pedro

@batvigilante1827 7 жыл бұрын

Ian Cox hahahaha how about the 5th watches from jose bruh?

@longwoolcoat2266 7 жыл бұрын

I put tiege hanley in my soda and it became a protein shake.

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The average healthy and active lifestyle dude has to be subscribed to at least 3 of these channels. PictureFit ATHLEANX AlphaM BuffDudes TeachingMenFashion

@RyanH2198 7 жыл бұрын

If you're serious about your gains you follow and learn from: Calum Von Moger Jeff Seid Jeff Nippard Bradley Martyn Christian Guzman Steve Cook Rob Lipsett Connor Murphy

@redcloud4741 2 жыл бұрын

imagine how complicated our lives would be of all these myths were true

@coolbasedgigachad6820 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@freestyleliving4145 Жыл бұрын

Mine Is tired of only eating 30 g a meal to waste food don't know if this is a myth

@weinspire5241 Ай бұрын

@@freestyleliving4145 0.4 g Protein / kg of bodyweight is enough per meal

@Aitonomouss 4 жыл бұрын

Answer: Your body absorbs as much protein as you eat, even if its 250g in one meal

@mannyblackstar 2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure bro? I only take 2 meals and 50gm protein per meal

@mistermorais6281 2 жыл бұрын

@@mannyblackstar But the excess turns into sugar and consequently into visceral fat, or is used for energy.

@JareBareXP 2 жыл бұрын

250g that's eppic

@msn219 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jayeshdalvi7631 2 жыл бұрын

Then u may grow 1kg per 4 days🏃 Astagfirullah❤️

@TactlessGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Now I can finally chug down my favorite protein shake without feeling guilty

@MatiasStrengthCoach 7 жыл бұрын

Great one!! Love the debunking myths videos, keep it up!

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Will do and thanks!

@avaj9519 5 жыл бұрын

I remember reading (but for the life of me cannot refind) an article summarising a journal article, where the results suggested that the 30g limit was related to how quickly a protein shake will move through your digestive tract with NO OTHER stomach contents and that time taken was what limited how much could be absorbed. As opposed to eating a steak, which requires more time in the digestive system because it is made of much more complex molecules, and hence you can "absorb more of it" because it will stay in your system a lot longer?

@dropbear66548 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing content mate! Finally someone is putting out proper fitness/nutrition content

@chieflief4813 7 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one! Thanks!

@mustafatvs 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this was needed! I'm gonna watch it first!

@Towern96 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Could you consider doing one about water intake? Really curious about that subject.

@suicide302 7 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Keep up the good work.

@Kurostyle21 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, and here I was always wondering if it were smarter to spread out my protein heavy meals to increase gains. Which is harder when you have a job and busy time schedules

@NegativePressure 7 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best, most informative channel I've found on the science of getting fit. Not only good job but great job! I definitely subscribed 👍🏻

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

@labperck 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Jeff!! As always.

@davebaksh6723 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listing your sources! I Love this channel.

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Always! :)

@Giladbriggs2222 7 жыл бұрын

Really good video I've been fighting with people about this . They keep on saying have only 30 grams of protein.

@santosh99samuel 6 жыл бұрын

Carbs have a protein sparing effect, i.e if you have protein in isolation...most of it will be diverted for energy needs, with carbs and fats in the picture they manage the energy dynamics while the amino acids can be relatively free to be used for muscle building. :) The only decent thing I learnt from my biochem nutrition 101.

@lindaletabasa7760 3 жыл бұрын

“Higher MPS with more protein in one setting than dividing it” Oooh. “...in elderly women” Oh...

@leogarcia8640 4 жыл бұрын

Most bodybuilders would have nowhere as much muscle if we could only absorb 30g of protein per meal.

@truthdonut995 7 жыл бұрын

Also an important fact is protein transport. If you have unbalanced amount of individual proteins (leucine, tyrosine, etc), as found in protein powders, there will be competition for receptors and you may not get a complete protein profile. That's why real food is better, they already have the balanced amounts and competition is not as high.

@alchinov4695 7 жыл бұрын

This is great and all, I love the channel, but out of all the things, I have on thing unclear to me... what and how exactly should I exercise. I mean, I know what is good and bad as I've seen every tip from your channel, but what kind of exercises should I do and how shoudl I grouop them and scedule them, throughout my day and my week. I would love to see an animation on that topic. And btw it would be also good if you can explain the difference between exercises about building muscle strenght and building muscle durability. Thank you in advance.

@nosslived 7 жыл бұрын

Yay! You finally answered my question! Thanks!

@dkexpat2755 7 жыл бұрын

Everytime i think you will run out of things to talk about, you keep coming up with great videos. Thanks for your effort making this.

@uas4613 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent keep it up!

@hannahyao3273 7 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on binge eating? Your videos are very concise and informative, if I need quick info I always check here lol

@ArthurPhan 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video as always ! 🙌

@Edwardo160 7 жыл бұрын

I love this video , everything is clear now about protein . Thanks

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@asoapboxopera 5 жыл бұрын

What a helpful and informative video!

@marcelalkees7944 5 жыл бұрын

Best channel ever thank you so much 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@MedicEne 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@jojojaykay 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid again! Gonna give your other social a follow.

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

@WhatTheHe11isTHAT 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I love these no one actually knows answers.

@vaibhavchadha7502 6 жыл бұрын

You are amazing boss. Love ur guidelines. ;D

@PictureFit 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TastyTherapy 7 жыл бұрын

This is such a fantastic channel.

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mun6832 7 жыл бұрын

perhaps do another video on how much you should be aiming for daily? (if you havnt already) great video my bro, thanks

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Already have!

@medmahdibouallegui6476 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on the suffecient protein intake per day? Some say 2g/kg some say 2.2g/kg and even 1g/kg. I've been training for about 8 months now but my gainz are slow so i'd like to know if it's the daily protein intake thats falling short? Thx guy keep going.

@mandoxm3417 7 жыл бұрын

Hey picture fit. I love your vids and I though you should do something about this important topic. Is it safe to consume protein powder? What about other supplements? Recently where I live, in Illinois I heard about a female bodybuilder who had died, and the first blame was the protein powder. Could you please make a video about this in the future? I've been working out and I believe protein powder (whey to be specific) has helped supplement my diet and boost my gains. I'm just worried now. I ONLY take this one type of supplement and don't mix any others. I hope you can find this inspirational and help clear some doubts or reveal the truth if it's safe to consume protein powder. Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work!!!

@drperazacisneros 7 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff , what is your opinion on the What the Health documentary?

@mrnaizguy 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for busting this myth. Now I can finally feast in peace without worrying about some absorption limit

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@mannyblackstar 2 жыл бұрын

@@PictureFit bro is it real? Can I have 50gm of protein in 1 meal?

@houseoffirebellytoads1439 2 жыл бұрын

@@mannyblackstar yes!! Stop fucking overcomplicate everything

@Crusher888 2 жыл бұрын

@@mannyblackstar You can have 300 in one meal

@tristman8413 Жыл бұрын

@@Crusher888 over 9000?

@peetos-chan2835 3 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated

@souravacharya7498 7 жыл бұрын

love your videos ... pls keep posting !

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@danielsmiths5274 7 жыл бұрын

This channel deserves more publicity

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@seal9502 7 жыл бұрын

Wtf man,when i have a question about something you upload a video about it the next day.Happened 3 times now lol.Great video man

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Haha, awesome. And thanks!

@d.c.2775 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Could you do one on BCAA and EAA please?

@birsingh7268 6 жыл бұрын

Much needed

@IamTheGreatCornholioo 6 жыл бұрын

damn good channel man

@juankipr5104 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@akhil8544 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful video...

@tevoyallen9950 6 жыл бұрын

I love PictureFit channel 😊👍

@Kclerie 6 жыл бұрын

Man oh man do I love this channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jakerees9702 7 жыл бұрын

4:28 is what you came here for. The first 4 mins is explaining

@shoqvaive1842 7 жыл бұрын

Jake Rees feel like kissing you.

@Siggerou1993 6 жыл бұрын

I love the explaining part, learning something is cool but also understanding the mechanics and reasons behind it... is priceless!

@franciscopartida4167 5 жыл бұрын

Is your attention span so low you need a time marker on a 5 min video? Anyone can just tell you information. It really should be in your interest to know where they got that information. Preferably the scientific evidence behind it since this is something that can impact or adversely affect your health goals.

@mopbuckets4734 5 жыл бұрын

Jake Rees i love the explaining part. learning something is cool, but also understanding the active process and reasons behind it......is very amusing.

@cebuanoguy 6 жыл бұрын

I think protein synthesis and utilization is way more higher during an intermittent fast. HGH and Testosterone levels peak around 14-20hrs in a fasted state. Insulin levels will be high when a big meal is introduced but a big meal introduced in a fasted state also activates Glucagon. The reason why Glucagon overrides Insulin is because of the Fat conversion to glucose. The breakdown happens is almost instantaneous. If you compare that to Insulin/Glucoeogenesis that requires approximately 3hrs+ for protein to move from the stomach to the small intestine to the large then to the colon and rectum. Also having a high protein diet and glucagon utilization is the only way to develop the Type 3 Glycolytic super muscle fiber. Boxers and sprinters are the only athletes thought to have these type of muscle fibers.

@turtlzaregood 7 жыл бұрын

your videos are so awesome

@PictureFit 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@WordUnheard 6 жыл бұрын

This episode sponsored by: Depends.

@DagonKal 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, a new vid!

@travism8597 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@Mingies-yo8wt 7 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video that compares exercise plans such as bro splits to other exercise plans like push pull legs?

@emagdali 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, finally!

@alexlab9267 7 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, was that an absolute answer?

@frankdrebin7949 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@VaselineSandwichConnoisseur 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly-timed recommendation

@n2day2dac 7 жыл бұрын

Big fan of your videos! Can you make a video about genetic limitations?

@alihamzeh4788 7 жыл бұрын

U answered my comment)) thanks good info

@PepperStream 7 жыл бұрын

Hey PictureFit, could you make a video about the effect of cinnamon please? Supposedly increasing insulin sensitivity, reducing cholesterol and so on...

@jatingidwani8470 6 жыл бұрын

PictureFit you are waayyy more better than Jeff Nepard in explaining things ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you

@maxwilliam7371 7 жыл бұрын

Make a video on Ahwagandha and tribulus whether it increases testo or not

@fefo107 7 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on the Thermogenic effect of food and another on the NEAT ;)

@wendell9320 7 жыл бұрын

Hey you should do a video on how to get lean or shred since you already did on how to build muscle!

@nunoreis4090 7 жыл бұрын

Cool video info on protein. Makes sense. Train harder and you have to consume more protein to build muscle. Thanks.

@ryanciser6205 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the fact that PictureFit did not go, "straight bro science" on this one. He's usually straight to the facts/research and puts out an extremely un-bias opinion. Well done Sir.

@mohammadagung2686 6 жыл бұрын

its comprehensive on the top of that you reach IF make this vid so useful especially for me

@JohnAdmiralAwesome 7 жыл бұрын

Finally a source I trust!

@purpleghost3863 7 жыл бұрын

Hey PictureFit, I'm a fan. I've watched all your videos and I like them all. I have been wondering which exercises should I do. I'm 18 recently graduated and I'd like to start fresh! I have no idea what to do at the Gym! Please help, thanks in advance.

@jbeltramelli6686 7 жыл бұрын

King Ayman start with compound excercises. Lots of videos on KZfaq about it

@FaltosoO 7 жыл бұрын

I like that you mention CCK :D

@laimonaslb 7 жыл бұрын

The more you fatigue, tear and destroy muscle fibres, the more protein your body needs to repair and grow that muscle, thus allowing for more protein absorption and synthesis, so guys train big and lots THEN eat big and lots!!!

@_-__-_6355 7 жыл бұрын

You should make a video on that famous '21 day fast' (or whatever it was). =)

@Drunken_Hamster 7 жыл бұрын

28 day water fast by TheProGamerJay

@OzodbekZ 7 жыл бұрын

can u do a vidio of how mush sleep has to do with everything? :)

@robertm.1536 7 жыл бұрын

Could you make a video about exercising for example twice a day? Because I like to exercise in the morning after I woke up, like a short 10 min. workout to start the day. And normally I have football later the day, or after I finish work I do a more intensive workout at home. I don't know if that is good, but the professional football players exercise more than twice a day and much harder. I know I am not a professional, but I want to push myself as good as I can. I eat round about 1800 calories a day (male, 19, 177cm, 81 kg, but I was at 78kg before my holidays) and want to eat like 2200 calories on rest days or "reload days". I eat a lot of protein and carbs, but cut on my fats to get the deficit I want (50g of fat a day max.) That was a lot of information, but maybe you or the community can help me, because I would like to continue working out twice a day for 4-5 days a week. On one day I will have my football match and the others are for rest. I don't want to overtrain. I am looking forward to here from you guys.

@Morechipsmorechicks 7 жыл бұрын

Hey PictureFit! Could you make a video about PEgym?

@jdevries404 7 жыл бұрын

Very good vid, my bro's always told me the 30 gram story

@TheTradingCornerOfficial 7 жыл бұрын

Finally he posted

@Daniel-my3nn 7 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on whether or not you should do bi's and tri's on the same day or match them up with other muscles, eg bi's with back

@TheKoklok 7 жыл бұрын

Could you make similar video about limits for most popular supplements?

@Infaviored 7 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on how much protein per day can be absorbed. Usually it says 2g/kg bodyweight, but I have read studies that claim up to 3,5g/kg to increase mps more

@mohamedsayed7363 6 жыл бұрын

always so helpful _ thanks must go to you ;d

@ahmedabulkheir3331 7 жыл бұрын

Could you please explain the argue about Insulin spikes and all the heck around it as I am diabetic bodybuilder it would be great, thanks😘

@hl3282 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about passive recovery vs active recovery

@JTYT0 7 жыл бұрын

My favorite natty bro Richard potato said I should consume 3g/lb of protein daily

@EdenMardix 7 жыл бұрын

Let me guess: It depends..

@nah7856 7 жыл бұрын

This time no

@lastmakc 7 жыл бұрын

not funny anymore

@k999ford 7 жыл бұрын

Eden Mardix While we're being all critical, *: it

@EdenMardix 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roval

@deluxxe123321 7 жыл бұрын

Its getting pretty old.

@jeanseb70 7 жыл бұрын

Really love your vidéos! Can you do one for no eating fish, chicken vegetarien? Thx :)

@jeanseb70 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry for my bad english :P

@MrFaelon 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a question how important is the meal/diet the next day after hitting the gym?

@BenDover-hh8hx 7 жыл бұрын

It depends?

@amir4934 7 жыл бұрын

Pls do a video about overtraining for a short amount of time(around 1-3 week).

@alexiadavidson3015 7 жыл бұрын

can you do a video explaining whether or not detoxing really works

@albertorgarcia 6 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on digestive enzymes with protein? That seems to be HUGE argument.