Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab January 2016 PMID 26530155

The anabolic response to a meal containing different amounts of protein is not limited by the maximal stimulation of protein synthesis in healthy young adults.

Il-Young Kim, Scott Schutzler, Amy Schrader, Horace J Spencer, Gohar Azhar, Arny A Ferrando, Robert R Wolfe

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Peak: 10 in Oct 2019
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The social discussions emphasize the idea that protein intake beyond 40 grams can enhance muscle maintenance by reducing breakdown, as seen in comments about 'greater anabolic response' and 'reducing muscle breakdown.' The tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, with some posts challenging old views like the 30-gram limit, reflecting both curiosity and recognition of potential shifts in nutritional advice.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that consuming more than 40 grams of protein per meal can lead to greater muscle maintenance by reducing breakdown, which aligns with the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest due to implications for muscle building, with many citing personal experiences or suggesting dietary adjustments.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many users delve into the mechanisms, question traditional limits, and discuss combining protein with carbs, indicating deep engagement with the topic.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight the potential for changing dietary practices and understanding muscle metabolism, suggesting significant influence on nutrition strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that eating more protein, whether 40g or 70g, boosts overall body protein balance in healthy young adults, regardless of exercise or rest.
  • Higher protein intake (70g) led to a greater net protein gain mainly by reducing protein breakdown, rather than significantly increasing protein synthesis.
  • Increased protein consumption also raised plasma essential amino acid levels without affecting insulin or glucose, indicating enhanced availability of amino acids for muscle repair and growth.

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JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

“30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized” Maybe not Looks like further prevention of protien breakdown + better whole body net pro balance with a 70g pro meal https://t.co/CYF6Cig85c https://t.co/Ct7Q7GyCM3

Oct 11, 2019 · 57 likes · 11 shares · 79,250 followers View post →
Pedro Teixeira MD PhD
@Vote_ForPedro · X

@akilpin @lindy_lou_j @BiggestComeback Muscle mass = muscle synthesis vs. muscle breakdown. Synthesis tops out around ~40g but 70g significantly reduces muscle breakdown. I do 2 meals / day max and target 130-150g protein per day. Best results I’ve ever had at mid-30s. https://t.co/VDUHmGVntR

May 16, 2023 · 7 likes · 2,443 followers View post →
Dr. Myohead
@DrMyohead · X

@JornTrommelen @BioLayne @live_intheflesh @mackinprof @donlayman @LeighBreen @gareth_wallis @Gonzalez_JT @BenjaminTWall @Nicholas_Burd @OllyWitard Study for reference: https://t.co/Ey6TUJbV8A Follow up study showing 70grams of protein in a whole food mixed meal for et increased MPS greater than 40grams which is in agreement with @JornTrommelen recent findings: https://t.co/HWNnpLRp73

Dec 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,649 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

Ser capaz de digerir no máximo 30 gramas de #proteína por refeição é um mito comum. #aminoacids #protein #anabolicresponse #proteinsynthesis #anabolismo #hipertrofia #fitness #msuculação #nutrition #nutrição #bodybuilding https://t.co/v6y8e9tqIF https://t.co/pPBiyMvI6z

Jan 14, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 744 followers View post →
Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
@BradSchoenfeld · X

@Mikkaup That study has been carried out. Similar findings were shown in attenuation of MPB but MPS was not as affected in younger individuals https://t.co/E69F9QSUhJ

Oct 27, 2020 · 1 like · 95,692 followers View post →
BowTiedOx | SOF Athlete/Bodybuilder
@BowTiedOx · X

@HealthnHacks @jerryteixeira @BodyRecompExprt @CaloriesProper https://t.co/D0uauEqFka

Apr 7, 2022 · 1 like · 85,603 followers View post →

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AK
@QueLaCosa · X

@Michougoat @BioRathian @damdee_dum https://t.co/qPpuzQCqCw

Apr 22, 2024 · 662 followers View post →
Dr. Myohead
@DrMyohead · X

@JornTrommelen @BioLayne @live_intheflesh @mackinprof @donlayman @LeighBreen @gareth_wallis @Gonzalez_JT @BenjaminTWall @Nicholas_Burd @OllyWitard Study for reference: https://t.co/Ey6TUJbV8A Follow up study showing 70grams of protein in a whole food mixed meal for et increased MPS greater than 40grams which is in agreement with @JornTrommelen recent findings: https://t.co/HWNnpLRp73

Dec 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,649 followers View post →
Pedro Teixeira MD PhD
@Vote_ForPedro · X

@akilpin @lindy_lou_j @BiggestComeback Muscle mass = muscle synthesis vs. muscle breakdown. Synthesis tops out around ~40g but 70g significantly reduces muscle breakdown. I do 2 meals / day max and target 130-150g protein per day. Best results I’ve ever had at mid-30s. https://t.co/VDUHmGVntR

May 16, 2023 · 7 likes · 2,443 followers View post →
Mats Holvoet
@matsholvoet · X

protein is not limited by the maximal stimulation of protein synthesis in healthy young adults -> you can eat more than 40gr of protein per meal when combined with carbs https://t.co/JKZjavZs98

Mar 28, 2023 · 73 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

牛肉をタンパク源にしているのでプロテインパウダーを使った場合の反応は謎 https://t.co/L7oUnwq23a #自分用メモ

Mar 25, 2023 · 190 followers View post →
カナリア
@Kanaria4526 · X

タンパク質40gと70gではタンパク質合成の増加に差はなかったが タンパク質分解は40gより70gで抑えられた。 https://t.co/ubqobtXJgp

Sep 3, 2022 · 1 like · 108 followers View post →
BowTiedOx | SOF Athlete/Bodybuilder
@BowTiedOx · X

@HealthnHacks @jerryteixeira @BodyRecompExprt @CaloriesProper https://t.co/D0uauEqFka

Apr 7, 2022 · 1 like · 85,603 followers View post →
Andrew Sheaff
@AndrewKSheaff · X

Eat up again! https://t.co/sTIZXdS9Tj

Mar 23, 2021 · 2,647 followers View post →
Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
@BradSchoenfeld · X

@Mikkaup That study has been carried out. Similar findings were shown in attenuation of MPB but MPS was not as affected in younger individuals https://t.co/E69F9QSUhJ

Oct 27, 2020 · 1 like · 95,692 followers View post →
Sama Hoole
@SamaHoole · X

More On Protein Per Meal 70g of beef protein bringing up a greater anabolic response than 40g. https://t.co/POlYMErNtJ Takeaway - Eating your protein along with whole foods slows digestion and improves total protein absorption #carnivore #keto #protein #lchf #nutrition https://t.co/sfy98947BH

Jul 5, 2020 · 31,239 followers View post →
Fernpick
@Fernpick · X

RT @jerryteixeira: “30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized”…

Oct 12, 2019 · 11 shares · 436 followers View post →
Andrew Miles
@MilesHighLife · X

RT @jerryteixeira: “30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized”…

Oct 12, 2019 · 11 shares · 1,446 followers View post →
CambridgePT
@cambridge_pt · X

RT @jerryteixeira: “30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized”…

Oct 12, 2019 · 11 shares · 2,308 followers View post →
Greg Moye
@GregM762 · X

RT @jerryteixeira: “30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized”…

Oct 11, 2019 · 11 shares · 61 followers View post →
Brady Holmer
@B_Holmer · X

RT @jerryteixeira: “30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized”…

Oct 11, 2019 · 11 shares · 26,978 followers View post →
Karageorgos
@Karageorgos15 · X

RT @jerryteixeira: “30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized”…

Oct 11, 2019 · 11 shares · 610 followers View post →
Tom Leyman
@irTomLeyman · X

RT @jerryteixeira: “30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized”…

Oct 11, 2019 · 11 shares · 355 followers View post →
Valerie, RD, MPH
@RDValerie · X

RT @jerryteixeira: “30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized”…

Oct 11, 2019 · 11 shares · 34,066 followers View post →
MURF
@Actual1Murf · X

RT @jerryteixeira: “30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized”…

Oct 11, 2019 · 11 shares · 15,362 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

“30g protien per meal maximally stimulates protein synthesis so any more is a waste and the amino acids get oxidized” Maybe not Looks like further prevention of protien breakdown + better whole body net pro balance with a 70g pro meal https://t.co/CYF6Cig85c https://t.co/Ct7Q7GyCM3

Oct 11, 2019 · 57 likes · 11 shares · 79,250 followers View post →
Darren Delaney, MSc ASCC
@DarDelFitness · X

The anabolic response to a meal containing different amounts of protein is not limited by the maximal stimulation ... https://t.co/BsF5LuNhnh

Jan 31, 2019 · 372 followers View post →
Tatiane Melo
@tatijmelo · X

RT @dj_surfista: Ser capaz de digerir no máximo 30 gramas de #proteína por refeição é um mito comum. #aminoacids #protein #anabolicresponse…

Jan 14, 2019 · 1 share · 178 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

Ser capaz de digerir no máximo 30 gramas de #proteína por refeição é um mito comum. #aminoacids #protein #anabolicresponse #proteinsynthesis #anabolismo #hipertrofia #fitness #msuculação #nutrition #nutrição #bodybuilding https://t.co/v6y8e9tqIF https://t.co/pPBiyMvI6z

Jan 14, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 744 followers View post →