Protein Question

I have been using two scoops of protein powder lately with 8 ounces of skim to make a shake in the blender with ice. I assumed I was getting in 54 grams of protein. (23 grams each scoop and 8 grams in the milk). Someone on another website just e-mailed me and told me our body only can absorb a certain amount in an hour and the body flushes out the rest. Is this true? I thought I was getting a big chunk of my protein out of the way by doing this. Help!! Sharon

This had been brought up in my old support group also, the body can only absorb about 35 to 40 grams at a time. I'm sure you're still getting plenty of your protein in. Ruth Ann

yes i was told the same thing ,small amount a hour

This is true. My doctor told me the same thing. That is why I break my protein up throughout the day. I drink 20 grms in the morning and 20 grms in the afternoon and eat the rest throughout the day. Sometimes I will throw in another 23 grms with a latte drink.

Yes, this is why I do three 6oz shakes at 25 gr protein each, morning, noon and dinner time or after dinner. And add other protein from food. I did my first frozen dinner yesterday....WW SmartOnes Chicken Santa Fe...140 cal and 20 protein and 11 carbs. Carbs freak me out but I lost a pound yesterday...so maybe I did need more food. In Him, Joan M

Hey Sharon! From what I hear, try to shoot for 30g of protein in an hour's time. That 8oz of milk will give you 10g alone. I just recently started making my shake with 4oz soy milk (or skim), 5 ice cubes, and one scoop powder (23g). It comes out to 30g total and its a lot less to drink down. Two shakes a day at 30g each should REALLy help you to reach your daily goals and maybe exceed them! Yay for more protein than we need! I wonder, if you drink 54g of protein and only absorb 30g, do you still count all those calories as well? This is another reason why I lowerd the millk to 4oz instead of 8.