How much protein a day?

SlimLizzy said:

he did thyroid function test and chest xray. Am told all results are normal - but this is the doctors practice that didn't inform my husband his kidneys were failing...Am not really reasurred. Have decided to ask for print out of test results.

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Asking for print outs or seeing your results on-line is the only way to go. NEVER accept "normal" or any other similar words from a HCP. You could easily be teetering on the edge of not being normal - and you need to know. Which thyroid tests did you have? Some are not worth having because they don't tell the full story.

I was going to work out my protein intake yesterday but my head ended up hurting.

3000 grams of bacon / 14 days = 214.285714 daily.
48 extra large eggs / 14 days = 3.428571 eggs x 60 grams = 180 grams daily.

I stopped there...

SlimLizzy said:

Unsure which tests, and dont understand enough about thyroid to ask intelligent questions. Plan is to ask a nurse friend, once armed with printout.
Problem is we will be moving in 3-4 weeks, so not a lot of time for investigations.

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There are people on this forum that understand a lot about thyroid tests, having gone through them theirselves. You can always ask on here. Your nurse friend may have no clue either. Also, Dr. Google can be a good friend for thyroid research. Knowledge is power.

According to my carb manager app I seem to be averaging about 50 grams of protein a day which is way lower than that recommended, my grandson keeps nagging me about it says granddad you need more protein at your age than some one younger he is probably right carb app manager recommends about 145g a day

Not arguing in any was with BulkBiker as he is very knowledgeable especially in this area he did specify that he was talking of those following a Keto diet and you say your self that you are not also the requirements for protein differ between male and female and are now thought to be more age dependent people 50 years of age or older it is thought require more protein for health
than their younger counterparts as we get older our ability to breakdown amino acids reduces.

When you some day achieve that age as I did some while ago now in my dim distant past, it may be best to give that some consideration.

"
Studies suggest how much protein is needed for active older adults to build and maintain muscle for optimal health.
Older patients and clients need more protein than their younger counterparts. At one time, that would have been considered a controversial statement, but many experts now consider it a fact. Previously, it was believed that high protein intake resulted in bone loss and strained the kidneys, both especially risky for older people. Now it's been shown that more protein benefits bone health, and getting enough protein is as important as getting enough calcium and vitamin D.1,2 Higher protein intakes, of up to 35% of daily calories, pose a risk to older people only when they already suffer from some type of kidney function impairment.3
Though greater protein needs for older individuals aren't yet reflected in the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), it's clear that not only do older people progressively lose muscle as they age but also their physiology resists building new muscle. The muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, ranges anywhere from 0.5% to 2% of total muscle mass each year, starting around age 50."

https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/040715p16.shtml

I can see that Mr Locket and i are not eating enough protein. I have between 35-40g a day, and he get around 50g. We are both in our mid 50's and Mr Locket is 6' 6" tall and muscular. Thanks for this information people.

lucylocket61 said:

I can see that Mr Locket and i are not eating enough protein. I have between 35-40g a day, and he get around 50g. We are both in our mid 50's and Mr Locket is 6' 6" tall and muscular. Thanks for this information people.

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Go for it girl! That is not adequate for either of you, in my opinion.

Tipetoo said:

I was going to work out my protein intake yesterday but my head ended up hurting.

3000 grams of bacon / 14 days = 214.285714 daily.
48 extra large eggs / 14 days = 3.428571 eggs x 60 grams = 180 grams daily.

I stopped there...

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No doubt @Tipetoo knows this but just for other readers.....
Don't make the mistake of using the weight of the food as the amount of protein. For a 60g egg there is 8g of protein and for say a 200g sirloin steak there is about 43g protein.

Mr_Pot said:

a 200g sirloin steak

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That's an appetiser!

Mr_Pot said:

No doubt @Tipetoo knows this but just for other readers.....
Don't make the mistake of using the weight of the food as the amount of protein. For a 60g egg there is 8g of protein and for say a 200g sirloin steak there is about 43g protein.

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I never got that far with my calculus...

bulkbiker said:

That's an appetiser!

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My rump steaks are around 500 grams, most other steaks are around 350 gram.

Sorry am posting this twice - here and an earlier separate thread - protein in shakes or added to yoghurts or porridge etc- easy addition if you're finding you're full and can't face another chewful?

SlimLizzy said:

Omg,am struggling to.get 70g

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Extra eggs every day? More fish?

Bluetit1802 said:

Extra eggs every day? More fish?

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As I said before larger portions of everything.