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If I increase how much whey protein supplement I have,will I absorb and use less protein?

am i right in thinking that the B.V of a protein is related to the ratio of g/pkg bodyweight (in the case of whey optimally 104 bv 0.2g/kg ) and that it declines the higher the ratio ?(eg 70bv at 0.5g/kg)
if that is the case am i wasting my money by "double scooping" or even having too many single scoops in one day even. Please dont shout at me but I rely mostly on the whey to get my protein (medical reasons as meat makes me ill) so i am sort of a veggie but not really lol.
By paddy maloney – over 1 year ago

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If whey is the only complete protein your getting I wouldn't worry to much about double scooping or spreading it out mate. BV is alright but it doesn't take into account of the factors that influence protein digestion, it measures proteins maximal potential quality, rather than it's quality when consumed at a requirement level. NPU(net protein utilization) is s step up from BV as it's based on BV and true digestability.
Richard Templeton
Fitness Professional
over 1 year ago
thanks richard
By paddy maloney – over 1 year ago
No worries mate, Im the same with meat!
Richard Templeton
Fitness Professional
over 1 year ago
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Hi Paddy

Not totally sure what your asking but I can tell you that the higher the BV of a protein, the less of that protein you will need to meet your protein/amino acid needs.

As Richard says above, if whey protein is your only animal protein source, you probably need at least 7 or 8 scoops/servings per day (~160g protein) if you train with weights and/or if you keep your starchy/sugary carbs moderate.

Also, you may want to add some saturated fat in the form of a few teaspoons of coconut or palm oil per day, as your saturated fat intake is probably a bit low by human evolutionary standards. Other supplements you should be taking are a good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement and fish oil.
Mark Gilbert
Nutritionist and Supplement Specialist
over 1 year ago

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