Protein Absorbtion Question
If people who have had WLS absorb Whey Isolate Protein better than other sources..... what happens to protein we consume and is not absorbed? Is it a problem for our kidneys? Does it just pass through so to speak?
This was a distraction because I have a project on my desk and I don't want to tackle it this afternoon. I was in a 3-hour meeting this morning and I think I'm a little 'brain challenged' right now.
Just wonderin'...... Thanks very much.
Kathi
(gold star!!) --i would think it passes thru--i asked once about how much we actually DO absorb vs how much we maybe should be drinking --i mean-ok- if we are striving for say 75 grams of protein--how much protein do we actually need to consume to get that???
kathi-it is soooooooooooooooooo good to see you post!!!!!!
hugs!
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My doctor actually recommends those bullets, so I don't think there is a hard and fast answer to these questions. Maybe the doctors don't even know for sure. I've also heard from nutritionists that once protein is heated to 120* it is no good to us. Not everyone agrees with that though, since many cook the protein into cookies, etc. I'd sure like to get a good answer about protein from a real expert. It would be a shame to be spending the money for nothing.
Julia
there are so many variables, that without a controlled scientific study. i dont think these absorption questions can be answered with any real certainty.
thats my five cents worth.
i think we just all need to stay on top of our issues and work at staying as healthy as we possibly can.
be safe and well, jacki
As everyone said, it's a great question and the answer is also as they said, don't even think the doctors know for sure, which is why the are "practicing" medicine. . . some better than others.
Hugs, Laureen
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I just got my lab results yesterday and all labs were good. I do add protein to some foods but not everything. I still drink protein hot chocolate and protein cappuccinos. Every now and then a shake. I do use it when I make protein bar squares or protein cookies. But I feel we absorb at least 1/2 of the protein we intake at a time.
Well, that's my opinion. Whether it be correct or not, I'm not sure.
If labs are good then you are doing the right thing. Right?
Teresa M.
