How Much Protein Can Your Body Absorb per Meal?

In this video I break down the often asked question "how much protein can your body absorb per meal?" We discuss what 'absorption' actually is and how it's defined and why it's likely the wrong question to ask.

[fpalitang]

Watching your informative videos vs Blaha's "informative" videos provides a perfect example of a real expert (layne) vs a google expert (blaha)

[HollyBrownFit]

Thanks for adding a little bit of insight into soy and wheat gluten, much appreciated!

[JunglistBass]

I have read countless forum posts on this type of stuff this year but Layne managed to brake it down clearer than anything i've read in a 9 min video, :) i will be showing my support and trying out some of this protein too.

[MarioTomicOfficial]

Awesome, covering those frequently asked questions!

[Henry-kdve]

These frequent videos are awesome layne please keep em coming! :D

[wadewilson]

What an invaluable thing to provide for the world. Seriously.

[KyleByquist]

Great stuff Layne - thanks so much for taking the time to make these videos!

[robertdeull]

i've used PH3 on 2 occasions with great success. been a big fan since, and love the videos and your IG acct. one passing statement in ths video (Raw egg is less digestible than cooked egg") just shook my entire world. 10 years. ive been drinking raw eggs. cooked to raw ileal digestion 90.9 to 51.3 respectively. that info was published 10 YEARS before i had the notion cooked albumen wasnt all that. besides being a fountain of information, thank you for illustrating the importance of having the facts before making decisions or arguments. cant wait for your new book.

[extrasmack]

Great video Layne. Really well explained/organized information. Glad you're posting regularly again.

[Madbiochemist]

Holy crap. This video needs to be watched by anyone who does any physique training or anyone who cares about muscle building

[ColinDeWaay]

You know one thing I'd love your opinion on, and this might be a good video idea actually. I think most agree roughly 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight is probably a good starting point. Maybe a little less in a surplus and a little more in a deficit (and of course many other factors such as age, lean body mass, etc.) But would you think it would be more optimal to have less total protein but hitting close to the leucine threshold several times a day, or more protein hitting leucine threshold less? For example for a 200 lb male would 120 grams of protein per day hitting 4 - 30 gram servings spread out throughout the day be better or would 200 grams of protein in two 100 gram servings be better or do you think it would be negligible? I realize this isn't a likely scenario and that you'd probably be better off getting 200 grams spread out 4-5 times a day but just curious what you would think between the two! I used to think that total protein would matter more, but starting to think less protein but more spikes in protein synthesis would be better.

[mitzisadler]

I highly recommend Carbon Build salted caramel. It has a great flavor and mixes well with water, almond milk and/or Greek yogurt.

[activekitchen]

I always think your intro music sounds like a horror film 🤣

[steelersfan]

Yo Layne thanks a ton for this! These are the kinds of videos I subscribed for, keep up the good work bro!

[annmarieswain]

Just signed up with Avatar Nutrition! Loved this video. I love all things science! I have a Masters in Nurse Anesthesia and appreciate all things science/evidence based. Thank you for your content!

[healthypower]

Awesome. What do you recommend to eat througout the day for better sleep when training early in the morning?

[marcusorillius]

I love it when people say, ‘well, WE think it’s’ because of this or that. As if they were apart of the research team that did the actual research to find the data.

[kurtlane]

Layne, dosent this just mean you can get away eating a low protein diet and supplement with 3-4 grams of leucine or a BCAA supp each meal to get max results?? Can you also explain how much anabolics could raise how much leucine and protein your body can utalize to build muscle per meal for me? For the people who converted over to the dark side?

[JunglistBass]

BTW, it would be cool if you could do like a weekly Q&A from viewers questions, I honestly can't think of a single other youtuber fitness person whos knowlage and advice people respect as much as your's. There isn't much "informative content" at all on youtube. I think a Q&A could really help your channel take off.

[scotts]

Thank you, Layne! Great video. I assume you always make videos for the "average" person. What do you tell people with leaky gut syndrome or absorption issues with their gut? Do they still absorb "almost all" protein that is eaten?