To be clear, the 27% added is lean mass, that's not muscle mass, and that added mass is 300g (less than a pound). So I think @fmfclips that I don't mean to be disingenuous, but @PeterAttiaMD's take on 'how much' protein is good is overblown!
https://twitter.com/fmfclips/status/1982839414335172865
I've spent 30 years working in this area, and we've generated lots (and lots) of data on protein requirements and hypertrophy-related requirements. The RDA isn't cutting it, but anything beyond 1.6 is a total waste of time (and money).
Many are having a heyday preaching BIG protein without data, nuance, or understanding of basic principles. I'd invite @BioLayne, @foundmyfitness, @PeterAttiaMD, @hubermanlab to sit down and have a REAL discussion about protein and muscle anytime!
And when I say real, I mean, backed and driven by data!
I've championed the 'protein won't kill you' message, too, but there's a real limit to the benefits. Moving beyond hyperbole would serve everybody.
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/ap…
I've championed the 'protein won't kill you' message, too, but there's a real limit to the benefits. Moving beyond hyperbole would serve everybody.
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/ap…
Reality check on what protein CAN do and actually does (better stats and analysis than the Morton meta):
NOTES: FFM and lean mass are NOT muscle mass. Note that strength does not change even when lean mass does (is it even muscle?)onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jc…
NOTES: FFM and lean mass are NOT muscle mass. Note that strength does not change even when lean mass does (is it even muscle?)onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jc…
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