The recommended protein intake is 0.8 grams of protein a day per kilogram of body weight.
But thats just supporting general life.
Getting all your protein in one sitting would be challenging, McCarthy said.
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I find it hard to consume a lot at once.
It would be difficult to hit this target in one sitting.
How Much Protein Is Too Much?
Research on how much protein you should eat in one sitting is inconclusive.
What Happens If You Consume Too Much Protein?
Eating too much protein in one meal may cause gastrointestinal symptoms like constipation, stomach pain, and nausea.
McCarthy said you should aim to spread your protein intake between three to six meals and snacks daily.
Everybodys meal preferences are different, she added.
What constitutes too much protein for one sitting differs from person to person, experts said.
