Question:
Absorbtion

I have been drinking the fruit flavored Isopure drinks that have 40 grams of protein in them. If I drink the drink over 3 to 4 hours, will I absorb all of the protein? Or do I need to drink some then eat something then drink more later? Just wondering...    — Danielle B. (posted on November 5, 2002)

November 5, 2002
Why wouldn't you absorb the whole thing? I have heard that your body can only absorb 30 grams at a time, but certainly spacing the drink out over 4 hours would work.
   — Cindy R.

November 5, 2002
hiya...i was wondering the other day just how long is a "sitting"...i'd heard that we can only absorb 30g protein in a "sitting" so a friend of mine who had wls and is active in our wls support group found out from our surgeon that a "sitting" is approx. 2 hours so if you drink your protein over the period of 4 hours you should be able to absorb 60grams of protein. i have coffee with protien mixed in, about 30g and drink it over about 2 hours... good luck! kate open rny 6-14-01 pre op: 268lbs goal: 135lbs current: 126lbs
   — jkb

November 6, 2002
Not sure, but I have heard you can only absorb about 30 grams at one time, anything over that is just wasted. I have also heard that the protein in those drinks "Go BAD" or lose the protein power after 30 mintues. You may want to check with your doctor.
   — Sharon H.