How much protein is needed to build muscle ?

[The Lone Wolf]

Discuss , include evidence/studies please .

[shingledog]

Discuss , include evidence/studies please .

1.2-1.7 grams per kg of bodyweight pg 83 of "strength training" written by the national strength &conditioning association. so if a kg=2 pds roughly it's easy to rememberATLEAST 1 gram per pound

[The Lone Wolf]

1.2-1.7 grams per kg of bodyweight pg 83 of "strength training" written by the national strength &conditioning association. so if a kg=2 pds roughly it's easy to rememberATLEAST 1 gram per pound

Question is why that much to enter an Anabolic state ?

[shingledog]

Question is why that much to enter an Anabolic state ?

did you forget a word or something, don't understand the question

[fade2green514]

imo it depends on your current muscle level. if you're already ridiculous and huge, it'll take a lot more protein to see a difference.

of course carbs and healthy fats have their importance too.

[charlie335]

do carbs really have an affect on building muscle?

[RealMenDeadLift]

do carbs really have an affect on building muscle?

they are protein sparing so yes

[xAlphax]

http://www.purdue.edu/SWO/healthshop...ngthSports.pdf
See conclusion/\.

Old old study I came across, short answer(opinion), it depends on the individual.
http://journals.cambridge.org/produc...ltextid=591152
/\See conclusion for more.

[SwiftyX]

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...-athletes.html

[TeenMisc]

so if a kg=2 pds roughly it's easy to rememberATLEAST 1 gram per pound

Your math is wrong

[wnc817]

Discuss , include evidence/studies please .

I honestly don't know the scientific answer. But when HUGE guys say to eat 2 grams of protein per pound of body weight while bulking, I take them seriously.

[xAlphax]

I honestly don't know the scientific answer. But when HUGE guys say to eat 2 grams of protein per pound of body weight while bulking, I take them seriously.

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