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How much protein can we eat and absorb in one day? if a person worksout daily how much can he/she consume protein in 1 week? what's the max usage?
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1.0gm protein/Kg of: Weight is sufficient as daily intake, in an otherwise healthy person. Taking more does not provide additional benefit and much more may be harmful.
Answered 4/9/2015
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