Group: Health Supplements

Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 102, Messages: 16613

Supplements can be a great aid with your health and fitness goals. Combined with the proper exercise and nutritional plan they can be quite effective.

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Help with protein daily intake...

pd0230
pd0230
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Joined: 2004/02/18
Australia
2004/04/06, 12:07 AM
Hi guys..
Sorry if I'm treading on previously covered ground. I have done a search on previous posts and am I little confused as to how much protein I should be taking in on a daily basis.
I've read in several places that as a general rule I should be consuming 1g of protein per lb of body weight - is this true ? My goal is to gain lean muscle mass if this changes anything...
also should this remain the same for off workout days ?

If you guys could clear this one up for me I would really appreciate it! :big_smile:

Thanks!
jsom85
jsom85
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United States
2004/04/06, 12:22 AM
yup, 1g per pound of bodyweight is correct espcially if you want to put on lean mass. and yes, continue this for everyday, especially on off days when your body is recovering and needs nutrients.

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pd0230
pd0230
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2004/04/06, 01:41 AM
Thanks for clarifying that for me jsom85.

Much appreciated :big_smile:
mmaibohm
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2004/04/06, 01:44 AM
You can also go as high as 1.5 to 2 grams per pound of body weight.

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bb1fit
bb1fit
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2004/04/06, 09:59 AM
But don't forget your other nutrients, carbs and fats, without them the proein will do nothing. Just taking in alot of protein will in no way assure muscle growth. The body is very adept at using whatever you give it to complete vital needs. Its goal is survival, not looking good at the beach.

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