Protein absorption

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I think this means that when someone eats a 10 oz steak they don't absorb over half the protein and therefore half calories.....which means half my patients would not be obese. I think it is myth not fact. I looked for some info on this for awhile but found nothing and logically I felt that it was not worth looking very hard for as it does not make sense.. ....my 2 cents.

Laschkewitsch RD LDDietitian, Legacy Obesity Institute(503) 413-8135

-----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Cheryl DeitschSent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 6:02 AM Subject: Re: Protein absorption

I have heard similar information over the years (~3 oz. protein or ~21 gms) is what can be utilized in one sitting. I do not know the source though. Cheryl Deitsch>>> kraus_catherine 7/10/2006 9:54 AM >>>Hello everyone!Several patients have called our clinic stating that GNC is telling them that if they eat 38 grams of protein, their body will only absorb 20 grams. I have searched online and found that some body building websites suggest 25 grams of protein at a time can be absorbed but there are no sources to back them up. I have started looking through journals but I'm wondering if anyone else has heard this?Thank you so much!! Kraus, R.D.Center for Comprehensive Weight Loss***Note: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the Sender immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer.Thank you. Central Michigan Community Hospital

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I know we've discussed this before, but I was wondering if anyone had

any studies regarding the amount of protein the body can absorb at

once. We are using the product " New Whey " and it has 42 grams of

protein in less than 3 oz. I'm wondering if our patients will be able

to absorb all of this protein after surgery (both lapbands and roux-en-

y). Thanks!