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