How much protein a day should I aim for?

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  • Bry_Fitness70
    Bry_Fitness70 Posts: 2,480 Member
    Not according to my doctor. Excessive protein can cause a buildup of toxic ketones that can harm your kidneys.

    I have not seen any evidence this is the case UNLESS you already have kidney issues.
    If you do, then sure, avoid lots of protein.
    If my doctor told me this, I'd be asking for some backup showing it to be the case.

    I have a progressive, "young" (as doctors go, in his late 30s), fit doctor that I trust; if I have to start demanding references on everything that he advises me, it is time to find a new doctor. I choose to follow his advice, but there are certainly other sources that advise otherwise.
  • Nirlbou
    Nirlbou Posts: 27 Member
    Ketoacidosis only happens if your body in unable to produce insulin, The main thing is high levels of uric acid(from using the protein to form ATP) in the blood stream is hard on the kidneys, + the effort of holding in high levels of proteins,, and the calcium lose. But generally speaking if you urine is clear to light light yellow your OK.
  • jasonscarlata1
    jasonscarlata1 Posts: 3
    You can not turn protien into carbs and fat. This is a terrible piece of advice and you are obviously either misinformed or pulling your facts from thin air.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Gluconeogenesis turns protein into glucose which is functionally turning protein into carbs.
  • jasonscarlata1
    jasonscarlata1 Posts: 3
    Gluconeogenesis is not a process that includes exclusively protien. Plus, you do not get affected by it unless you are hypoglycemic. Gluconeogenesis is just our body's defense mechanism against low blood sugar. Also, does not target protien as much as other fatty acids.
  • amandakev88
    amandakev88 Posts: 328 Member
    i was told its 1g per lb of LEAN body mass. so figure out your BF percentage and subtract that number from 100 and then eat somewhere around there. I never hit mine. but i still try, and track.

    e.g if you're 200 lbs with 35% body fat, strive for around 130g of protein. though i imagine its probably more like 100 g because bones and water have mass, too.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Gluconeogenesis is not a process that includes exclusively protien. Plus, you do not get affected by it unless you are hypoglycemic. Gluconeogenesis is just our body's defense mechanism against low blood sugar. Also, does not target protien as much as other fatty acids.

    It causes protein to be utilized like a carb which is one claim you were objecting to was it not?
  • acogg
    acogg Posts: 1,870 Member
    I am an average female and I aim for 100 grams of protein per day.
  • jasonscarlata1
    jasonscarlata1 Posts: 3
    Okay- I am going to go against the normal internet practices of making this long winded and extremely convoluted.

    READ the posts above. Tell me that the claim that started this whole side conversation was 1) accurate or 2) helpful. Then do me a favor and put down FLEX magazine which is telling you this bull about Gluconeogenesis so you purchase one of their advertiser's new blend of Casein Protien and read about this on a reputable medical/health website. A good place to start would be the Mayo Clinic's website or even about.com.

    On another note- I did not graduate Sloth Astronaut School to be questioned on my accuracy. Thank you.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Okay- I am going to go against the normal internet practices of making this long winded and extremely convoluted.

    READ the posts above. Tell me that the claim that started this whole side conversation was 1) accurate or 2) helpful. Then do me a favor and put down FLEX magazine which is telling you this bull about Gluconeogenesis so you purchase one of their advertiser's new blend of Casein Protien and read about this on a reputable medical/health website. A good place to start would be the Mayo Clinic's website or even about.com.

    On another note- I did not graduate Sloth Astronaut School to be questioned on my accuracy. Thank you.

    You seem delightful and I'm glad you've been able to carry out a debate without ad hominems.

    Good luck with your fitness goals.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Okay- I am going to go against the normal internet practices of making this long winded and extremely convoluted.

    READ the posts above. Tell me that the claim that started this whole side conversation was 1) accurate or 2) helpful. Then do me a favor and put down FLEX magazine which is telling you this bull about Gluconeogenesis so you purchase one of their advertiser's new blend of Casein Protien and read about this on a reputable medical/health website. A good place to start would be the Mayo Clinic's website or even about.com.

    On another note- I did not graduate Sloth Astronaut School to be questioned on my accuracy. Thank you.

    He totes gets all his info from FLEX.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Gluconeogenesis is not a process that includes exclusively protien. Plus, you do not get affected by it unless you are hypoglycemic. Gluconeogenesis is just our body's defense mechanism against low blood sugar. Also, does not target protien as much as other fatty acids.

    Strong post! Must be your MO.
  • aarondnguyen
    aarondnguyen Posts: 270 Member
    Don't take extra protein, you don't need it. If you are just trying to lose weight, the extra protein that you would take in would be turned to carbs and FAT.

    This could not be any more false. ^

    You typically want 1 gram per pound body weight, but since you're just starting out, aim for your goal weight -- in this case, 135g. As you get leaner, you will need more.
  • archaichoney
    archaichoney Posts: 132 Member
    Over 9000.

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