The internet is full of claims about a so-called “protein intake ceiling," the idea that your body can only absorb a limited amount of protein per meal. But absorption isn’t really the issue—it’s how ...

The diagram illustrates the key stages of protein synthesis in a eukaryotic cell. It begins with transcription to produce pre-mRNA in the nucleus (1), followed by post-transcriptional modification (2) ...

Going bigger on protein may impact hormones involved in appetite, such as ghrelin, which works to keep hunger at bay. Consuming enough high-quality protein during a morning meal may additionally ...

Another potential side effect of eating too much protein a lack of fiber (an indigestible compound found in plants), which ...