E25 - How Much Protein Can the Body Absorb in a Single Meal?

A lot of people suggest limits like "the body can only absorb 20-30g of protein in a single sitting and anything beyond that is wasted." Often these limits are based on acute measurements of muscle protein synthesis, but even in that research, it is a little bit more nuanced than a set limit. Aidan and Leah discuss this topic a little bit more broadly and highlight what you need to focus on if your goal is to build muscle.

(0:00) - Intro

(0:45) - Absorbed vs Used for Muscle Building

(5:51) - How Much Can You Absorb?

(10:56) - Total Protein Intake, Distribution & Timing

(14:54) - Leucine Threshold

(17:01) - Summary & Outro