January 2009 PMID 19056590

Ingested protein dose response of muscle and albumin protein synthesis after resistance exercise in young men.

Daniel R Moore, Meghann J Robinson, Jessica L Fry, Jason E Tang, Elisa I Glover, Sarah B Wilkinson, Todd Prior, Mark A Tarnopolsky, Stuart M Phillips

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The overall conversations focus on the core message that consuming around 20 grams of protein per meal is sufficient to optimize muscle protein synthesis, supported by phrases like 'plateau at 20g' and references to scientific studies. The tone conveys both agreement and curiosity, with many participants citing research to back their points, demonstrating both interest and moderate engagement in understanding how dietary protein influences muscle building.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the key finding that 20g of protein is adequate for maximizing muscle protein synthesis, as they emphasize the 'dose response' and cite research indicating a plateau around this amount.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and relevance by referencing scientific studies, mentioning 'muscle growth' and 'dosing,' which shows engagement with the research implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several social discussions go beyond mere agreement, referencing specific data points like '20g for maximum MPS' and connecting it to exercise routines, indicating a moderate depth of interaction.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect that users perceive these findings as potentially impactful for personal fitness routines and nutritional planning, though some suggest further considerations for different demographics.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that consuming 20 g of whole egg protein after resistance exercise maximally stimulates muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and albumin protein synthesis (APS) in young men, with no additional benefit from higher doses.
  • MPS responded to increasing protein intake up to 20 g, while APS also increased dose-dependently and plateaued at 20 g, but phosphorylation levels of key signaling proteins did not change with different protein doses.
  • Excessive protein intake beyond 20 g leads to increased leucine oxidation, indicating that unutilized amino acids are broken down and oxidized, emphasizing that there is a limit to how much dietary protein can be used for muscle building post-exercise.]

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Jeff Nippard
@JeffNippard · X

References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Protein Per Meal? https://t.co/MVvbiSmehG https://t.co/QeXVX3Ezra https://t.co/q4MxCEPOez https://t.co/TSkjS3wwzs https://t.co/ExQUvWVXsR

Aug 11, 2022 · 39 likes · 3 shares · 91,230 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 1日通してタンパク質を摂取すると筋タンパク質合成が効果的に https://t.co/9bq0txuPRj 運動前のアミノ酸摂取は運動後の摂取よりもアナボリック効果がある https://t.co/EnJZ8pOUI8 トレーニング後のタンパク質摂取が筋タンパク質合成を最大化する https://t.co/yLIj0l4M3b

Aug 18, 2023 · 16 likes · 52,115 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

REFERENCES 1.Moore DR et al. Ingested protein dose response of muscle and albumin protein synthesis after resistance exercise in young men. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009;89(1):161-8. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2008.26401.

Oct 24, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 56,046 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/yLIj0l4edD https://t.co/NcTtXXDcZF

Jun 14, 2024 · 11 likes · 1 share · 52,115 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

20g of protein gives a near-maximal increase in MPS after resistance training. Going up further to 40g will result in even a further, although slight, increase in MPS https://t.co/6hHrrz4EXF https://t.co/x8WoDtbI1i https://t.co/lDY6vzAZeg

Aug 14, 2020 · 7 likes · 19,392 followers View post →
Deadlifter 1.4
@deadlifter1_4 · X

https://t.co/YrdZTMwo9P https://t.co/9sQnRZ1f3C

May 28, 2025 · 5 likes · 13,967 followers View post →

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Tejas Kulkarni
@TejasTekk · X

How much protein can you digest in one meal? You digest all the protein you eat. How much should you eat per meal to maximize muscle growth (MPS)? Studies show that 20–40g of protein per meal is enough to maximize MPS: https://t.co/1rXP16t6dc https://t.co/yfIOAWUW50

Oct 5, 2025 · 5 likes · 3,904 followers View post →
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@35210re · X

@OconOcondiet https://t.co/wZzcD9wUfb

Aug 8, 2025 · 1 like · 20,553 followers View post →
Tejas Kulkarni
@TejasTekk · X

How much protein can you digest in one meal? You digest all the protein you eat. How much should you eat per meal to maximize muscle growth (MPS)? Studies show that 20–40g of protein per meal is enough to maximize MPS: https://t.co/1rXP16t6dc https://t.co/yfIOAWUW50

Aug 6, 2025 · 1 like · 3,904 followers View post →
Tejas Kulkarni
@TejasTekk · X

How much protein can you digest in one meal? You digest all the protein you eat. How much should you eat per meal to maximize muscle growth (MPS)? Studies show that 20–40g of protein per meal is enough to maximize MPS: https://t.co/1rXP16tE2K https://t.co/F8JGdEncJg

Jun 18, 2025 · 5 likes · 3,904 followers View post →
Deadlifter 1.4
@deadlifter1_4 · X

https://t.co/YrdZTMwo9P https://t.co/9sQnRZ1f3C

May 28, 2025 · 5 likes · 13,967 followers View post →
Tejas Kulkarni
@TejasTekk · X

How much protein can you digest in one meal? You digest all the protein you eat. How much protein should you eat per meal to maximise hypertrophy? Multiple researches in the past have demonstrated 20-40gm protein in one serving is enough to maximise MPS. https://t.co/1rXP16t6dc

Mar 9, 2025 · 3,904 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

不明 https://t.co/IZzQYDwNDn 過去のデータでは、スキムミルクより全乳のほうがタンパク質合成が上がってる https://t.co/wIsXXejoUV 今回の論文で参照されたデータ 卵のタンパク質20gがタンパク質合成量のマックス だいたい筋トレ後にM卵2個ぐらい食べればいい https://t.co/xVIyaOGm1y #自分用メモ

Aug 1, 2024 · 190 followers View post →
ぼーなむ こうぞうた
@drudrudrumer77 · X

RT @sudokeeen: 参考 https://t.co/yLIj0l4edD https://t.co/NcTtXXDcZF

Jun 14, 2024 · 1 share · 869 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/yLIj0l4edD https://t.co/NcTtXXDcZF

Jun 14, 2024 · 11 likes · 1 share · 52,115 followers View post →
Tanya Halliday, PhD, RD
@NutritionNerd · X

2. Dose response of protein consumption on muscle protein synthesis. ~20 g/meal is plateau. (Moore, Am J Clin Nutrition, 2009. (Greater amount needed if older due to anabolic resistance of aging). https://t.co/0qqICdS8To https://t.co/JtnHkHhTCz

May 31, 2024 · 3 likes · 9,228 followers View post →
KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 1日通してタンパク質を摂取すると筋タンパク質合成が効果的に https://t.co/9bq0txuPRj 運動前のアミノ酸摂取は運動後の摂取よりもアナボリック効果がある https://t.co/EnJZ8pOUI8 トレーニング後のタンパク質摂取が筋タンパク質合成を最大化する https://t.co/yLIj0l4M3b

Aug 18, 2023 · 16 likes · 52,115 followers View post →
AKSHAY
@Danaveni_Akshay · X

RT @mackinprof: REFERENCES 1.Moore DR et al. Ingested protein dose response of muscle and albumin protein synthesis after resistance exer…

Oct 25, 2022 · 2 shares · 115 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @mackinprof: REFERENCES 1.Moore DR et al. Ingested protein dose response of muscle and albumin protein synthesis after resistance exer…

Oct 24, 2022 · 2 shares · 132 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

REFERENCES 1.Moore DR et al. Ingested protein dose response of muscle and albumin protein synthesis after resistance exercise in young men. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009;89(1):161-8. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2008.26401.

Oct 24, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 56,046 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @JeffNippard: References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Pro…

Aug 12, 2022 · 3 shares · 132 followers View post →
Alexander
@Alex_Hiden_ · X

RT @JeffNippard: References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Pro…

Aug 12, 2022 · 3 shares · 2 followers View post →
陆言伯ww
@lu20997307 · X

RT @JeffNippard: References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Pro…

Aug 11, 2022 · 3 shares · 28 followers View post →
Jeff Nippard
@JeffNippard · X

References: Daily Protein Intake: https://t.co/2DXofJHRDH https://t.co/a028PBtyis https://t.co/MbgQoH3JLd How Much Protein Per Meal? https://t.co/MVvbiSmehG https://t.co/QeXVX3Ezra https://t.co/q4MxCEPOez https://t.co/TSkjS3wwzs https://t.co/ExQUvWVXsR

Aug 11, 2022 · 39 likes · 3 shares · 91,230 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@kevinnbass @AlexJLeaf Not linear but curvilinear and the dose is much lower than one would expect https://t.co/dnnpNlap6F but is shifted right in older persons https://t.co/SKaHBpblvy

Jul 27, 2021 · 1 like · 56,046 followers View post →
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@fitness_Labo · X

肝臓が一度に代謝できるタンパク質量には限界があります。 一度のタンパク質摂取量は20g程度がベストです。 あまり大量に摂りすぎると肝臓や腎臓に負担がかかったり体臭が臭くなるなどの悪影響が生じます。 https://t.co/njlq301JXr

Jul 16, 2021 · 563 followers View post →
yu
@olivasansei · X

筋肉合成のために必要な1回のタンパク質摂取量は若年者では20gで十分なようです。 https://t.co/q6Z5lvW8UJ

May 22, 2021 · 3 likes · 846 followers View post →
坂野りんこ11/23文フリ東京た-29
@Mtan_ · X

RT @syumikinniku: タンパク質が"1回で20g"しか吸収できないと言われている理由は、 2009年の『ダニエルRムーア博士の論文』を未だに引きずってるから。 https://t.co/9QcsuGTwU0

Apr 13, 2021 · 1 share · 3,110 followers View post →
Fusion Prog Guy @ fusionprogguy.bsky.social
@FusionProgGuy · X

RT @nick_krontiris: b) Around 20g of high quality per meal can stimulate close to MPS, but 40g or ~3.5g of leucine will hit max... https:/…

Mar 8, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,589 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @nick_krontiris: b) Around 20g of high quality per meal can stimulate close to MPS, but 40g or ~3.5g of leucine will hit max... https:/…

Mar 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,362 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

b) Around 20g of high quality per meal can stimulate close to MPS, but 40g or ~3.5g of leucine will hit max... https://t.co/6hHrrz4EXF https://t.co/x8WoDtbI1i https://t.co/rD8BEvQqJp

Mar 5, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 19,392 followers View post →
趣味筋肉(しゅみきん)
@syumikinniku · X

タンパク質が"1回で20g"しか吸収できないと言われている理由は、 2009年の『ダニエルRムーア博士の論文』を未だに引きずってるから。 https://t.co/9QcsuGTwU0

Mar 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 443 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

20g of protein gives a near-maximal increase in MPS after resistance training. Going up further to 40g will result in even a further, although slight, increase in MPS https://t.co/6hHrrz4EXF https://t.co/x8WoDtbI1i https://t.co/lDY6vzAZeg

Aug 14, 2020 · 7 likes · 19,392 followers View post →
世紀末敗者@チャッキー・こけし
@NOJIMAXRACING · X

@YahooNewsTopics 四の五の言わずに、一時情報を貼りますね。 厚生労働省https://t.co/DTwQsIyhuI タンパク質摂取に関する論文 https://t.co/PobHvef2mr https://t.co/RBU8A5XNy1

Aug 3, 2020 · 291 followers View post →
Build Aesthetic
@BuildAesthetic · X

Taking 20g of protein after exercise is sufficient to stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which is the process of building muscle — Source: https://t.co/eZsBvotihd

Jun 25, 2019 · 5 followers View post →