After I lift, I drink my protein drink.....?!
Question: After I lift, I drink my protein drink......?
which contains somewhere between 40 - 50 g of protein. most of the time i have no problem but like 10 minutes ago i had diarrhea. Is it possible that i am not used to that much protein and am getting rid of it through diarrhea.? I mean i have been taking the shake on and off for the last 3 months or so, but could this be the case.?
*i'm 14, 5'6, 120 poundsHealth Question & Answer
*i'm 14, 5'6, 120 poundsHealth Question & Answer
Answers:
Could be - at your weight (1 gm protein per pound of body weight), you'd want about 120 grams of protein per day - if you have six small meals a day, that's 20 per meal. also, at your weight, you body can't process all that protein (maybe 30-35 grams max), so it gets rid of the rest. One of the symptoms of too much protein is stomach cramps/diarrhea.Health Question & Answer