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how can this be possible?

My understanding is that only about 30g of protein in any meal will be used by the body for essential processes - any protein excess to needs will be converted into glucose. That's why the recommended amount of protein in any meal is about palm size.
 
Indy51 said:
My understanding is that only about 30g of protein in any meal will be used by the body for essential processes - any protein excess to needs will be converted into glucose. That's why the recommended amount of protein in any meal is about palm size.
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but does the conversion take place instantly? so is ingesting any protein above 30g similar to ingesting carbs in metabolic effect? or it takes time to convert them, and release them to bloodstream? any insight about this?
 
I assume it's all part of the digestive process and takes time. I don't have an actual timetable to hand. But I've noticed I get higher fasting BG following days I've eaten higher protein.
 
7 aint exactly high. You're still the good side of my red line which is 8 .... that's where I consider physical damage to be happening.
 
greener said:
I will make a test and try the same meal with the same amount of only shish kebab this time, that we know it's 100% meat marinated.
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Marinated can also add quite a few carbs - depending on what the marinade is made from.
 
I ate now three burgers without bun, and two of them had a splash of ketchup. I also drank a diet coke. After two hours, my BG rose 0.2mmol/L, which is insignificant I would say. I will try to measure it in the morning to see.
 
I don't claim to be the brightest spark.

But nice try @greener ... It's a "rotating" wind up on the kebab front.. A vague knowledge of history. (the OP's current profile pic) along with Googling kebab shop/resteraunt, has thrown up a multitude of establishments bearing the name "Alexander the Great". specialising in Greek food.... o_O

You want a link? I'll hook up a shed load....;)

You're called out. Take your time.... I know you will.
 
Unfortunately I woke up with 7.2. After 15h of no food!!!
 
greener said:
I ate now three burgers without bun, and two of them had a splash of ketchup. I also drank a diet coke. After two hours, my BG rose 0.2mmol/L, which is insignificant I would say. I will try to measure it in the morning to see.
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For me the protein conversion happens over night after my body seems to not want protein for repair. So I doubt you will see it short term. It is one thing that raises my fasting. Interestingly beef takes the longest. May e that is why they say too much red meat is bad for you
 
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