Hi Everyone,
I have seen both sides of the debate over how much protein is needed, and what quality.
Lots of Protein a Good Thing:
Many bodybuilders, etc. cite that many studies were done on sedentary people, or those doing light resistance training, not heavy strength trainers or bodybuilders. I have seen up to 4 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight be recommended. Some bodybuilders even do multiples of that amount.
Plus, we do see from Will Brink's "Unified Field Theory of Nutrition" that when trying to cut calories to lose weight, a higher proportion of protein helps retain muscle and strength. Hence, many of these liquid diets, etc. are mostly protein and maybe some vegetables or fiber sources.
Lots of Protein a Bad Thing:
Many of my nutrition teachers in college point out that excessive protein over a long period of time causes kidney problems, etc.
Even if the result was perfectly neutral, protein is more expensive, and animal products have more saturated fat, cholesterol, etc. than plant products.
Also, the amino acid pool lasts about 24 hours, even carbon skeletons of plant products can make complete proteins.
So, protein deficiency does not seem a real concern.
Are there any articles that can show exactly the right amount of protein?
I eat a little more than 1 gram per pound of bodyweight, since it helps with satiety (cessation of eating), and has a muscle saving effect.
What do you guys think?
I have seen both sides of the debate over how much protein is needed, and what quality.
Lots of Protein a Good Thing:
Many bodybuilders, etc. cite that many studies were done on sedentary people, or those doing light resistance training, not heavy strength trainers or bodybuilders. I have seen up to 4 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight be recommended. Some bodybuilders even do multiples of that amount.
Plus, we do see from Will Brink's "Unified Field Theory of Nutrition" that when trying to cut calories to lose weight, a higher proportion of protein helps retain muscle and strength. Hence, many of these liquid diets, etc. are mostly protein and maybe some vegetables or fiber sources.
Lots of Protein a Bad Thing:
Many of my nutrition teachers in college point out that excessive protein over a long period of time causes kidney problems, etc.
Even if the result was perfectly neutral, protein is more expensive, and animal products have more saturated fat, cholesterol, etc. than plant products.
Also, the amino acid pool lasts about 24 hours, even carbon skeletons of plant products can make complete proteins.
So, protein deficiency does not seem a real concern.
Are there any articles that can show exactly the right amount of protein?
I eat a little more than 1 gram per pound of bodyweight, since it helps with satiety (cessation of eating), and has a muscle saving effect.
What do you guys think?