Protein intake intervals

igulp · 10-08-2005, 12:57 PM

Sorry if this is covered in other posts - but what is the minimum period between taking protein meals/shakes that allows for useful digestion. I've really ****ed that question up haven't I?

In other words, when I have a post workout shake, how soon after that can I have a full meal so that protein digestion is efficient? Does that make sense yet?

If there is already a post about this pls link me there. Thanks

jimbo999 · 10-08-2005, 03:51 PM

from what i have read everyone says eat every 3 hours

igulp · 10-08-2005, 04:21 PM

Right , for example I'll have whey in water after a workout then I'm usually eating dinner within 40 - 60 mins, so what I mean is is that enough time for the protein to get digested before my system starts on the proper meal? It's often the same a.m., I have a shake on waking then I'm usually eating breakfast let's say 40 odd mins after that.

In terms of proper meals, I do indeed try to get something down me every 2 - 3 hours.

Nick500 · 10-08-2005, 04:37 PM

i usually do what u do igulp.

your talking about overdoing protein rather than underdoing it potentially, so i suppose it shouldnt really matter. overdo it and you'll just poo any out u dont need !

I believe that your protein absorbtion capability is higher post workout, so if u have a scoop of whey in water post workout that would be quickly absorbed as far as i know and its fine to produce something more substantial that will absorb over a longer period of time such as some chicken breast with jacket potato for example

nick

redspy · 10-08-2005, 05:07 PM

The answer to your question really depends on the type of protein ingested. Below is a useful chart showing the digestion rates of various protein sources:-

10-08-2005, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
igulp Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 78 Rep Power:	Protein intake intervals Sorry if this is covered in other posts - but what is the minimum period between taking protein meals/shakes that allows for useful digestion. I've really ****ed that question up haven't I? In other words, when I have a post workout shake, how soon after that can I have a full meal so that protein digestion is efficient? Does that make sense yet? If there is already a post about this pls link me there. Thanks

10-08-2005, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,230 Rep Power:	i usually do what u do igulp. your talking about overdoing protein rather than underdoing it potentially, so i suppose it shouldnt really matter. overdo it and you'll just poo any out u dont need ! I believe that your protein absorbtion capability is higher post workout, so if u have a scoop of whey in water post workout that would be quickly absorbed as far as i know and its fine to produce something more substantial that will absorb over a longer period of time such as some chicken breast with jacket potato for example nick ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

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redspy Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Way Out West Posts: 578 Rep Power:	The answer to your question really depends on the type of protein ingested. Below is a useful chart showing the digestion rates of various protein sources:- ______________________ IronArena.com

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10-08-2005, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimbo999 Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 85 Rep Power:	from what i have read everyone says eat every 3 hours

10-08-2005, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
igulp Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 78 Rep Power:	Right , for example I'll have whey in water after a workout then I'm usually eating dinner within 40 - 60 mins, so what I mean is is that enough time for the protein to get digested before my system starts on the proper meal? It's often the same a.m., I have a shake on waking then I'm usually eating breakfast let's say 40 odd mins after that. In terms of proper meals, I do indeed try to get something down me every 2 - 3 hours.