Question:
Can anyone tell me what the maximum amount of Protein intake should be. Is there one?

   — Andrea K. (posted on September 8, 2003)

September 8, 2003
It should be anywhere between 60mg and 80mg a day. The higher the better
   — jwd430

September 8, 2003
As with most things in life, balance is the key. You should get the amount recommended by your doc (needs vary be your height and weight). A little more is probably good. But, don't eat protein to the exclusion of all other foods. Your body does need the nutrients and fiber found in veggies, fruits and whole grains, so be sure to eat some of those, too. Also, remember that your body cannot store excess protein as protein. As with all excess calories, it will be stored as body fat. So, get the amount of calories you need in a day, and balance your food choices.
   — Vespa R.

September 8, 2003
60 to 90 g per day, but remember that your body can only absorb 30 g of protein at a time. Good luck! Patricia (285/165/155-160, 8.5 mos post)
   — Patricia E.

September 8, 2003
I am 5'7" and have lost 110+ in 7.5 months. I eat 80-100+ grams of protein per day. I have never hit a plateau and am just 15 pounds from my goal. I know there is a formula for how much protein you need based on your height and ideal weight but I cannot remember it. I think it might be .6 or .7 grams per pound of ideal weight. for me that would be 88-102 depending on the formula you use(.6 or .7).
   — Carol S.

September 9, 2003
It depends on if you exercise or not. I know that if you exercise more, the more protein you need. the amounts I am not so sure.
   — spring A.

September 15, 2003
My surgeon told me 45g-60g
   — KismetQT