Why do you need 1 to 1.5x protein per pound of bodyweight?

[walterslab]

Im wondering what the difference of gains would be if you had .5g protein per pound or 1 or 1.5? and why? And how much better the gains will be with extra protein?

[mtownballer20]

Stick to roughly 1g per lb of body weight. No real need to go more.

[WolfBeast]

That extra .5 may just go to waste. Your body can only digest so much protein/hour.

[|ceman]

Im wondering what the difference of gains would be if you had .5g protein per pound or 1 or 1.5? and why? And how much better the gains will be with extra protein?

There have been a lot of studies that show that the "recommended guidelines" of protein intake by supplement companies is overstated.

I believe the sweet spot IIRC is around .8g/kg of lean mass. In many cases higher protein intake is recommended for those trying to lose weight as it provides better insulin control than higher carb diets which can cause insulin spikes. For ectomorphs looking to add mass, carbs and healthy fats are just as important as protein.

[MUTANTREP]

The simple answer is that protein helps in the repair process and builds muscle after it's been torn down by training. And the fact is if you want more muscle than the regular person on the street than it stands to reason that you need to consume more protein than the regular person. Now the exact amount can be debated but you certainly need more than the "recommended daily amount" So just bare that in mind when supplementing with protein.

Respectfully,