How much protein on LCHF

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mfr0125
mfr0125 Posts: 33 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I've read that too much protein is converted to carbs; and that low protein is good.

I'm 5 ft female (53 yrs.).
Suggestions are welcomed for protein levels.
Thank you.

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
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    MFP's default is probably fine.
  • marm1962
    marm1962 Posts: 950 Member
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    I am 54, 5'4' and mine protein is set at 20%, carbs 5%, and Fat 75%. When you eat more protein than your body needs, some of the amino acids in the protein will be turned into glucose via a process called gluconeogenesis
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    Excess protein converts to glucose, not carbs. Also, it would depend on how active you are.

    http://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2014/05/20/All-You-Need-to-Know-About-Protein-on-a-Low-Carb-Ketogenic-Diet
  • AlabasterVerve
    AlabasterVerve Posts: 3,171 Member
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    Low protein is not good especially if dieting, please don't needlessly restrict your protein.

    How much protein do you like to eat? Chances are the amount is perfectly fine. A range of 80g-120g of protein is pretty common for low carb diets.
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    edited December 2016
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    Higher protein in a LCHF can knock you out of Ketosis but seriously I wouldn't worry to much about it calories and Carbs should be your focus to lose weight in LCHF.. That being said don't drop protein I like the 20% said above..
  • albertabeefy
    albertabeefy Posts: 1,169 Member
    edited December 2016
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    Truthfully, how much you need depends on several factors.
    • Those engaging in weight-training, intense or extended cardio need more than those that don't;
    • Those trying to control blood glucose need to ensure they don't get too much (excess can be converted to glucose);
    • Men need more than women (for others that might read this);
    For me I had to experiment to find the best ratio.

    FYI, you can get some good opinions over in the Low-Carb daily group in addition to this forum. You might want to drop in and say 'Hi' : http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    edited December 2016
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    marm1962 wrote: »
    I am 54, 5'4' and mine protein is set at 20%, carbs 5%, and Fat 75%. When you eat more protein than your body needs, some of the amino acids in the protein will be turned into glucose via a process called gluconeogenesis

    GNG is demand driven, not supply. If you aren't consuming adequate protein for it to cone from your diet, guess where it comes from.

    First: percentages are a terrible way to setup macros, even if that's what MFP forces the free users to deal with.

    I have run a diet that was essentially 95% protein (just supplementing EFAs and then trace carbs and fats that are unavoidable), and maintained a state of ketosis throughout. I did this because I was running a massive deficit, and that amount is what was required to minimize catabolism.

    Second: This whole low-protein thought process really needs to die off. It works fine for sedentary people, or those who don't mind sacrificing LBM, but it should not be given as general advice.

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