Protein and Body Composition
Protein and Muscle Growth Lately, we've had several members ask about the ideal protein intake for muscle growth. The current consensus suggests that if your goal is to build muscle, you should consume 1.4–2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily. For example, someone weighing 220 pounds (100 kilograms) would aim for 140–220 grams of protein per day. This often leads to the follow-up question: "How much protein can I eat in one sitting?" Unfortunately, the answer to this isn’t as straightforward. For a long time, the common belief was that the body could process 25–30 grams of protein per sitting (every 1.5–2 hours), with any excess being ....
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