Article: Busting Protein Myths

Too much protein turns into carbs. That's a fact. Corporations overhype protein because it's profitable.
 
Not only that. But when your body turns excess proteins into carbs you produce ammonia which is toxic and needs to be disposed off. If you drink a lot of water you will probably wizz it out, but if you don't it can accumulate in your body and put some strains on your kidneys. The reality of the situation is that to grow you need calories with a decent amount of quality proteins, but there is no need to go into the excess that is advertised even in this article. 500 grams? Are you freaking kidding me?
 
Neon Signs said:
Not only that. But when your body turns excess proteins into carbs you produce ammonia which is toxic and needs to be disposed off. If you drink a lot of water you will probably wizz it out, but if you don't it can accumulate in your body and put some strains on your kidneys. The reality of the situation is that to grow you need calories with a decent amount of quality proteins, but there is no need to go into the excess that is advertised even in this article. 500 grams? Are you freaking kidding me?
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Totally agree! We need about 25-35% of our calories from protein and that's only if we're lifting, and 35% may be overboard for many.
 
I do advocate high protein diets for hard training athletes, but I agree that upwards of 500g is nuts. Even if it's just every once in a while, one cannot efficiently digest that much. Doesn't mean you cant cram it into your gut though lol

And incomplete protein sources are only crap if you're not eating them with a complete source. I know combining incomplete sources with complete ones doesn't magically turn 6g of protein from wheat into 6g of higher quality protein from egg, but I wouldn't consider it junk.

Otherwise I mostly agree with everything mentioned in this article.
 
Being that Chris Aceto is and has been one of the top nutritionist in the bodybuilding world, I'd have to believe these methods work.
 
Ever wonder if people sometimes find something that works for them and then preach it as if it should be working for everyone?

1,000 different ways to get from A to B... I'll take the one that doesn't involve purposefully shooting for 500g protein every so often lol... Now an all you can eat ribeye fest? 500g, no problem.
 
Type O Hero said:
Ever wonder if people sometimes find something that works for them and then preach it as if it should be working for everyone? 1,000 different ways to get from A to B... I'll take the one that doesn't involve purposefully shooting for 500g protein every so often lol... Now an all you can eat ribeye fest? 500g, no problem.
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I'd follow his advice in a second because he has been in the trenches with countless pro bodybuilders.
 
Have you guys taken a physiology class at all? Your body will Not use protein as an energy source unless you have been in a resistance stress phase for an excessive amount of time. You have a large store of glycogen and fat.

Breaking down protein is to much work for your body and it's very toxic. If you're at the point of breaking down protein for energy you are at the point of nearing your end.
 
500 grams of protein when you're full of steroids and growth hormones like the pro's yes... Doesn't mean it's similarly beneficial for the average gym go-er.
 
You guys really should read...he said shoot for 400,450 or even 500. You all stuck on the 500 like it's gospel. The point was to eat more than normal once in a while to help grow.

And protein does not convert to carbs...it does convert to glucose, they're not the same thing.

Your body will use protein as an energy source IF the body is lacking fat or carbohydrate calories for fuel.
 
NCost said:
You guys really should read...he said shoot for 400,450 or even 500. You all stuck on the 500 like it's gospel. The point was to eat more than normal once in a while to help grow. And protein does not convert to carbs...it does convert to glucose, they're not the same thing. Your body will use protein as an energy source IF the body is lacking fat or carbohydrate calories for fuel.
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Thank you. Someone who has a brain.
 
NCost said:
You guys really should read...he said shoot for 400,450 or even 500. You all stuck on the 500 like it's gospel. The point was to eat more than normal once in a while to help grow.

And protein does not convert to carbs...it does convert to glucose, they're not the same thing.

Your body will use protein as an energy source IF the body is lacking fat or carbohydrate calories for fuel.
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You do realize that glucose is what the carb gets broken down into? It's the same thing as a carb. Either way the body can only utilize so much protein before it either stores it as fat or turn it into glucose, which defeats the purpose of going low carb or high protein.
 
Type O Hero said:
Ever wonder if people sometimes find something that works for them and then preach it as if it should be working for everyone?

1,000 different ways to get from A to B... I'll take the one that doesn't involve purposefully shooting for 500g protein every so often lol... Now an all you can eat ribeye fest? 500g, no problem.
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A lot of people think that not just about lifting but everything in life. They think just because they think and feel a certain way then everyone does
 
everybodies a ****ing guru
 
emantest said:
Chris Aceto=prep guru for IFBB pros including Jay Cutler. He does know nutrition as well as being an outstanding bodybuilder himself.
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He knows
 
EatMoar said:
Have you guys taken a physiology class at all? Your body will Not use protein as an energy source unless you have been in a resistance stress phase for an excessive amount of time. You have a large store of glycogen and fat.

Breaking down protein is to much work for your body and it's very toxic. If you're at the point of breaking down protein for energy you are at the point of nearing your end.
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Very true. Thanks for bringing this up.
 
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