Protein is only used as fuel in extremis, it’s a dirty fuel and the body will poop what it doesn’t need for repair if there’s enough other calories coming in. Also only some amino acids are biochemically amenable to conversion to energy, whereas the 4cal/g figure is from burning it all in air. Protein does not turn into cake, you can however argue the excess is wasted, but how much is excess for a given individual is a hard question.
You’re quite right about needing stimulus to grow, but the statement was about maintenance.
That reminds me of one lady a few years ago who came to realize that her protein shakes were actually literally cake batter repackaged & labeled as a lie. Big scandal she uncovered and she outed that company until they stopped their crimes.
Protein is only used as fuel in extremis, it’s a dirty fuel and the body will poop what it doesn’t need for repair if there’s enough other calories coming in. Also only some amino acids are biochemically amenable to conversion to energy, whereas the 4cal/g figure is from burning it all in air. Protein does not turn into cake, you can however argue the excess is wasted, but how much is excess for a given individual is a hard question.
You’re quite right about needing stimulus to grow, but the statement was about maintenance.
You can turn protein into cake I’ve done it
Haha yes fat ass joke
But on a serious note
That reminds me of one lady a few years ago who came to realize that her protein shakes were actually literally cake batter repackaged & labeled as a lie. Big scandal she uncovered and she outed that company until they stopped their crimes.