Introduction
We have a guest article for you today. Our good friend Colin Campbell put together a list of some on the most common myths surrounding protein. There are many protein myths doing the rounds on the internet so we thought it would be good to break some down.
We’ve all heard scare stories or magical tales about how a high protein intake can effect your health, make your muscles explode and grow massively overnight or even just be rejected by your body entirely. Here’s 6 common protein myths dispelled.
Myth 1: YOU NEED PROTEIN RIGHT AFTER A WORKOUT
Numerous studies on “protein timing” found that downing a shake right after a workout had no significant beneficial effects on muscle growth or strength, compared with eating the same amount of protein later in a meal. let us move on to some more protein myths.
Myth 2: MORE PROTEIN = MORE MUSCLE
Just eating protein isn’t enough to build or maintain strength and muscle mass. We like to keep our protein moderate and focus on carbs and fats to help build muscle and help aid recovery.
Myth 3: TOO MUCH PROTEIN IS HARD ON THE KIDNEYS
Unless you have a prior issue with your kidneys, a moderately high protein intake has shown no negative effect upon their functioning.
Myth 4: PROTEIN GUARANTEES WEIGHT LOSS
This includes people who massively overeat the macro. Just like any other excess calories or macro nutrients, it ends up on your gut… Not turning into that all important muscle…overeating protein is slightly less likely to become fat but that’s more in depth than necessary.
Myth 5: YOU CAN DIGEST ONLY A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF PROTEIN PER MEAL
Somewhere down the line this idea that you can only absorb 30g’s of protein per meal appeared. This is false, protein will be broken down over time, therefore, it is continually being absorbed and broken down if you eat some protein roughly every 4 hours.
Myth 6: A HIGH PROTEIN DIET IS BAD FOR BONE HEALTH.
This is our last of many protein myths. The opposite is true, as studies show that low protein intakes are often observed in patients who suffer from hip fractures. In these patients, protein supplementation reduces post-fracture bone loss, increases muscle strength, reduces medical complications, and reduces time spent in the hospital. Dietary proteins therefore enhance bone health from the data.
Conclusion
So there you go, 6 protein myths busted wide open! Did you believe any of these before you read them? Hopefully this will clear up some rumours that are out there, Maybe even make it easier for your to edit and train.
On a more serious note, you do have to take everything you hear on the gym floor or online with a pinch of salt. Some of it is true, some of it is loosely true and some of it is complete Fiction. So be careful what you believe out there!
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Written by Colin Cambell
Colin Cambell is changing the fitness industry. Breaking myths answering questions and debunking all things fitness! If you have any questions about these or other myths you may have heard then please contact them, He is also a Sets & Reps tursted personal trainer, so if you are looking for some one on one personal training, give him a shout and tell him we sent you!