Can you eat to much protien?
ndbutler3
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This may be a stupid question but I haven't completely read through my book yet. Can you get to much protien on the paleo diet? I remember when I drank protien shakes in the past I was told to only get 30g in each drink. If you get more than that, the rest turns to sugar in your body. Is that right?
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Try aiming for your desired weight is what I've read, meaning if your desired weight is 180, then 180 grams of protein daily. Keep your ratios at 50/30/20 percent, or something similar, being fat/protein/carbs. I'm sure you can have "too much" of anything, but if you keep your ratios right, then it evens out. Someone else feel free to chime in.0
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There are some studies that say the kidneys can only appropriately process 40-50 grams per "meal". So if you eat 50 a meal - and throw in a protein snack, you are doing good. 50 is quite a bit - I always try to push my protein by requesting double meat on just about everything I order out.0
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Yes, if you eat too much protein, it does get converted to glucose via gluconeogenesis. However, I wouldn't worry about it too much unless you are worried about being in ketosis. Jimmy Moore has had a problem losing weight because too much protein was affecting his blood ketone levels. I think the amount body can handle in one shot varies from person to person, but there is an upper limit.0
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Thanks everyone that deff. Helps0
