How much whey protein can you drink in one sitting?
This depends on several factors, including your weight and tolerance levels. Whey protein is the most popular kind of protein powder, and for good reason! Whey is a by-product of cheese production and it's packed with amino acids that help you build muscle. It's also easy to digest. When you drink whey protein, it comes in handy when you need to put on some muscle or just feel a little bit healthier—whey has even been shown to help people lose weight . But how much whey can you drink in one sitting? Well, that depends on your body weight, your personal definition of "a sitting," and whether or not you have any other foods in your stomach at the time.
The recommended daily allowance for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, which adds up to about 60 grams for a 150-lb person. This number is based on the idea that humans need at least 10% of their energy intake from protein, and a bit more if they're in active training. There's no exact limit on how much protein you can drink on any given day, but the amount you can process and metabolize (which is different than absorption) depends on a few factors: your body weight, your physical activity level, and what sources of protein you're drinking in that sitting.
With that said, it's possible for a large man to drink upwards of 100 grams of whey protein in one sitting. Whey protein is digested quickly, so the full dose will be available for absorption within 20 minutes of drinking it. The fastest rate at which protein can be absorbed through the stomach lining is generally considered to be around 1 gram per minute. If we assume that this rate doesn't slow down as more protein enters your system, then every 20 minutes after your first drink will provide you with an extra 20 grams—and that's before any extra absorption happens in the small intestine (where most of the absorption actually occurs).
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