However, your body can only absorb a certain amount of protein in one sitting. So how much protein can your body absorb and what happens if you consume too much? Most research suggests the body best utilizes between 20-25 grams of protein at one time (within a 1-2 hour period).

The most updated research suggests that bodies can effectively make use of up to 40 grams of protein at one sitting, which is higher than the 30 grams per sitting that was previously thought (1).

Our bodies can efficiently absorb about 25–35 grams of protein per meal for protein synthesis.