Protein intake, how much is too much?

[steele]

Being somewhat new to the board i have been reading alot and came across "beginners sticky" which recommended 500 gms of protein

I have always eaten at the most 2 grams per lbs of bodyweight, usually 1.5 if i am not carb restricting.

Anyone consistently eat 500 gms (or roughly 2.5 gms protein per pound of lbs is what that would almost equate to for me) and does it make a difference? can the body use THAT much protein?

 

[grumpy69]

I don't eat that much

I personally feel around 300 grams for me is more than enough. I am reluctant to try too much because I feel over time that much protein will take a toll on your body.

 

[Deepsea]

Ignore the 500 grams thing. It all depends on your body weight. 2 grams per pound of body weight is plenty.

 

[The Wolf]

grams and pounds, aint we mixing the metric system here? I thought it was grms vs kilos, I always thought it was 2 grms to kilo of bodyweight but hey I live in a fucked up area where we are still learning the sport,lol!

 

[Deepsea]

grams and pounds, aint we mixing the metric system here? I thought it was grms vs kilos, I always thought it was 2 grms to kilo of bodyweight but hey I live in a fucked up area where we are still learning the sport,lol!

That would be less than one gram of protein per pound. You should have 5 grams per Kilo or 2 grams per pound.

 

[The Wolf]

So if Im 80 kgs, I should consume 400grms per day. You sure bro?

 

[Deepsea]

So if Im 80 kgs, I should consume 400grms per day. You sure bro?

80 Kgs is 176 lbs. You should consume 2 grams for every lb of body weight. I was giving a rough estimate saying kilo is 2.5 lbs, it's more like 2.2 lbs. You should consume roughly 352 grams of protein per day at your weight of 80kgs.

 

[steele]

gonna ignore the 500 grams suggestion

i have competed and worked with some elite pro bodybuilders and the most they ever recommended was 2 grams per pound, which puts me at around 400 which is more than enough i think.
i consistently eat 1.5 grams per pound plus carbs to build mass and i don't think it has slowed me down... thx for the input STEELE

 

[TooPowerful4u]

Protein is not necessary in those high amounts. Take in proper nutrients for the protein sparing effect (as well as numerous others) and a lower amount like 1.5g will be just fine for growth! Its when you dont have enough healthy fats and carbs that your body burns up the extra protein...