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 · 9 min read
In a 2023 Cell Reports Medicine study in healthy young men after resistance training, a single 100-gram protein meal supported muscle protein synthesis for longer than a 25-gram dose. In the study conditions, digestion slowed and blood amino acid availability stayed elevated for about 12 hours after 100 grams, compared with a shorter elevation after ...