How much protein is actually needed?

[johnjuanb1]

While cutting you need high protein to spare muscle loss. I go for 400 grams of protein split over 8 meals or shakes at 50 grams each. While bulking , believe it or not, you can grow on moderate protein. Calories are the important part.

 

[Andrew0409]

Training is easy, diet is hard lol

 

[Mrbell87]

I’ve heard 45 to 50g of protein per meal. Someone who has fast metabolism try to aim for 1.25g to 1.5g per body pound and someone who doesn’t have fast metabolism try to aim for 1 to 1.25.

I also try and have more carbs than protein so like 400 or so grams of carbs and like 325g of protein and a few fats
So 50%carbs, 40%protein and 10% fats

To much protein clogs me up I try to drink at least 3 cups of real cranberry juice not from concentrate

 

[McSwickles]

That’s a hugely overlooked factor with high protein that we don’t talk about enough! I try to take benifiber in the morning, but some sort of fiber supp is crucial to keep you shitting right when your eating that much protein!

 

[TBU]

I have gummy fiber chews. They are both a good source of fiber and a tasty little treat.

 

[McSwickles]

I may give them a try, benefiber is like drinking grainy orange snot!

 

[John]

Pre-probiotics

 

[PHD]

I stick with 1.5 to 2 grams of protein per body weight Even during prep. 3 times is way too high and can actually cause issues with kidneys and spilling protein. Can cause permanent damage. Don’t bro science diet guys you can end up seriously ruining your kidneys.

Use digestive aids also when eating heavier carb meals and always use probiotics to aid in digestion.

Gut health is very important or you’re just wasting the food you’re eating

 

[Dutchpharma]

AAS elevate MPS (muscle protein synthesis) to quite an extreme degree compared to individuals that are not utilizing exogenous hormones. That said, it doesn’t necessarily mean you need to drastically increase your dietary intake of protein. Since nutrient partitioning will be elevated using these compounds (most notably with tren in the mix) that means the body can use these nutrients more efficiently. Basically, glucose uptake will be increased and fat oxidation will be increased, as well as fat storage being downregulated to some degree. I personally keep protein around 1.5 grams per pound of bodyweight while keeping fat intake to roughly 15-20%, and delegate the remainder of my calories to carbohydrate intake. Two reasons for this: performance in the gym, the protein sparing effects of carbohydrates.

 

[Mrbell87]

My chick got me these they taste good

 

[McSwickles]

I’m gonna have to try those!

 

[TBU]

Tasty little treat. . I have the funny version.

 

[BBSQ5]

I’ll have to give those a look, as well for added fiber. I “try” to maintain 1-1.5 grams/lb, but without shakes and bars, there’s no way I can eat enough without living with a plate in front of me.