protein question.....................

[Matt0071]

How much protein do u guys eat everyday
i know some might say times your body weight by 1 or 1. 5 but i heard of guys that are pushing 230-240lbs taking nomore then 240-270g protein ed
need some oponions on how much protein is really needed to grow

 

[Milton]

The more natural the better I say.

 

[Trevdog]

When I grew the most I was really force feeding myself. 400-500 grams of protein and 6,000 or so calories per day and I made good gains at a bodyweight of about 215 lbs. I used a lot of testosterone too. I considered 300 grams a day pretty much maintenance.

 

[snowpatrol123]

I'm between 300-350 grams per day offseason (4000 calories to bulk)...that got me to 253lbs @ 12% fwiw

Cutting for a competition right now on 275g of protein, 250-275g carbs and 75f (28-2900 cal/d)...230 @ 8% right now

 

[Black Beard]

If you want to scientific, the data shows anywhere from 1 gram of protein per lbs of LBM- 1 gram of protein per lbs of bodyweight is ideal. A little extra is good for extra satiety(less hunger during dieting)


Some studies show extra protein lead to increase fat loss and better body com********** 1 g per lbs of bodyweight is always a good guideline.

 

[AverageMan]

Be aware that high protein is hard on your kidneys. Drink lots of water and cycle off of high protien diet from time to time

 

[Roush]

Be aware that high protein is hard on your kidneys. Drink lots of water and cycle off of high protien diet from time to time

this is old info . some newer studies and information has come out and found that high protein diets are only hard on the kidneys of those who have renal disease* . A healthy adult with no predisposed kidney problems can handle a high protein diet year round without causing any kidney problems.

* its like saying, "strenuous exercise causes heart failure, so be aware" -- when in fact thats only a concern with those who have heart problems to begin with .

for more information on this , see dr. Layne Norton's doctrinal thesis on Protein

 

[Roush]

Some studies show extra protein lead to increase fat loss and better body com********** 1 g per lbs of bodyweight is always a good guideline.

the reason for this is that Protein is a highly thermogenic food , I believe its 30% thermogenic . meaning that for every 100 calories of protein you take in , 30 of those calories are going to be burned up in the process of digesting it.
where as a carbohydrate only has 5% thermogenic capability, 100 calories of carbs only requires 5 calories of energy to digest.

^ so you can see why it would be a 'fat burning' food, its easier to be in a calorie deficit consuming it compared to other foods