nowhereman
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In a recent advice thread here on building muscle, I got a wide variety of recommendations on how much protein I should be eating. Looking for more clarification, I went off to the wider web and found even more variation (even when sticking to reputable health and fitness sites).
I’ve seen multipliers from 0.8 to 3.5. I’ve seen “experts” incorrectly interchanging kilograms and pounds. I’ve seen the same equations applied to body weight, to goal/ideal body weight, and to lean body mass.
Taking in all the advice, I learned that I (48M, 5’8”, 185lb, looking to build muscle) should be eating anywhere from 60-259g of protein per day.
Ok. Got it.
Really, though. What’s the most-accepted science-based calculation among the fitness community?
UPDATE: Great news! The responses so far have narrowed the scientifically recommended range to 80-222 grams.
I’ve seen multipliers from 0.8 to 3.5. I’ve seen “experts” incorrectly interchanging kilograms and pounds. I’ve seen the same equations applied to body weight, to goal/ideal body weight, and to lean body mass.
Taking in all the advice, I learned that I (48M, 5’8”, 185lb, looking to build muscle) should be eating anywhere from 60-259g of protein per day.
Ok. Got it.
Really, though. What’s the most-accepted science-based calculation among the fitness community?
UPDATE: Great news! The responses so far have narrowed the scientifically recommended range to 80-222 grams.