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How long does it take for your body to absorb a serving of protein

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For your body to absorb a serving of protein it takes about 1.5-2 hours in one sitting. This is around 25 grams of protein. (Which is roughly 10 grams per hour.)

Example: To fully absorb a 20 gram-dose of whey it takes about 2 hours.
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