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JasonRox
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Azael said:Id doubt you can find anything in the medical litterature that supports consuming hugh ammounts of protein, but I also think its hard to find anything that shows huge ammounts of protein has no benifits. The debate on how much protein is needed for optimal muscle growth has been going on for decades.
But as far as not beeing able to get enough protein with whole foods. Hell I could get down 400+ grams of protein each day without using supplements.
The only advantage I can se with huge ammounts of protein is that protein is a less fattening source of kcal than fat or carbs. It gives less energy per gram(because of the thermic effect), it is harder to store(must be converted to glucose) and its not the bodys preferred fuel.
WHOA! 400 grams of protein!
I saw an article like a week ago about how eating like 1.5 grams per kilo is sufficient for someone doing resistance training. So, I'm guessing 2 grams per kilo for growth. I'll look for it later because I have to go to school now.
Also, I think it's a big scam how they say 1.5-2 grams of protein per pound. I don't know who the hell started this. Obviously the supplement companies support it!