Yes.  I don't know any serious source that recommends less than 1.2g/kg/day for anyone active, and Olympic weightlifters in training can be in negative protein balance at 2g/kg/day!

I've seen the objection that "your body can only build X grams of muscle per day," but that's silly.  Amino acids in the blood aren't just raw materials: some are anabolic signals, particularly leucine.

That being said, chugging 200g+ of whey protein a day is likely to be counterproductive as well as expensive: whey is absorbed so quickly that it's probably not useful to consume more than one scoop at a time.  (Or less: I seem to get the same results from a 15-18g serving as a 30g serving.)  In contrast, it can take many hours to digest and absorb meat, so it's fine to eat a big steak.

JS

That's good advice.  (Unless you're trying to take your leucine while otherwise fasted...)

JS

While it does not dissolve in water, it mixes fine with coconut oil, hardly bothers me at all. In general, those things that don't dissolve in water may dissolve in oil.

Absolutely.  Corn is stored in elevators and is the same year-round, but grass (and hay) are seasonal.

JS

Bison is leaner on average than beef, but if it's properly raised it'll most definitely accumulate some fat, both subcutaneous and visceral.  See this series of pictures. 

Fat content depends primarily on the season: assuming they're grazing on native grasses, bison slaughtered in the fall, just before first frost, will be at their fattest because they've been grazing on fresh grass all summer.

JS

Welcome!  I wouldn't worry too much about "excess protein turns into sugar"...only a few amino acids are efficient substrates for gluconeogenesis (a topic I'll explore in the future).  AFAIK most "excess" aminos tend to be oxidized directly for energy...which is generally ignored in most calculations because it's difficult to measure specifically, but it's a significant route of disposal.

vacexempt:

Plain whey is fine: I have no problem mixing or drinking it straight (just shake it well).  Leucine is MUCH worse.  Trust me on this.

One of the problems with whey is that it's absorbed VERY quickly...more quickly than your body can absorb or use it if you eat a lot of it.  Thus: gas.  However, you can eat the equivalent amount of protein in the form of meat with no problem, because it takes much longer to digest and absorb the meat.

I usually only use whey protein immediately PWO.  By the time the whey wears off, I've had the time to prepare and eat real food.

JS

@Jeffery of Troy:
Interesting site; will investigate it more. I was spreading the whey out over the 4 hours PWO, but it was still too much. If I work up to more intense workouts, maybe more will be called for. Taking it slow for now.

I'm a newbie.  Found the site via Free the Animal and have been following ever since.  Have not read TGC in whole yet, but have read the preview for free.Already have been Paleo (or mostly Paleo) for over 2 years (going on 3).  I've lost and maintained for the most part a 96 pound weight reduction, had no need for allergy medication and reduced my seizure medication by 3/4 in doing so. 

I'm still working on the amount of protein I need as well, because I'm beginning to understand that excess protein turns into sugar, which I am trying to avoid, unless it's an Aikido training day.

Thanks again for the great and easy to understand articles and I look forward to the next installment.

Jen W.

Yup, it seems to be working now.

http://www.jeffreybrauer.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-sync-diet-with-exercise.html

@JS
I look forward to more of your take on it, as I look forward to every article in every series here at Gnolls.org.. but then you've mind-controlled me with yer subliminal etc. 😛

@vacexempt
"extra" doesn't necessarily mean 100 g from whey all at once. I find a whey shake of about 50 g is all I can do post-w/o, then a 40 g pro chicken breast w/ romaine lettuce 1-2 hrs after that. So, its 90 g pro, but two meals over 4 hours. HTH..

It probably has to do with my caching plugin...apparently it (sometimes) forgets to reload the front page when I update.  Perhaps I'll switch plugins and see if it helps.

JS