Can my body use 100 grams meat protein in one sitting for muscle growth?
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 20, 2025 · 8 min read
For decades, gym lore insisted that the body wastes any protein consumed beyond 30 grams per meal. New clinical data completely upends this “protein absorption myth,” suggesting the anabolic window is much wider—and more adaptable—than we ever imagined. “We used to treat protein intake like a fragile timer, telling athletes they had to eat small ...
