PROTEIN GUIDE Part 4 Do I need protein

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DO I NEED A PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT?

Manufacturers make billions selling Proteins to athletes. Much of the Weider empire is based on the profits from sales of protein supplements to the emerging Schwarzeneggers.

Critics have said for decades that excessive protein consumption is not only unnecessary, but can even be dangerous. They back this up by claiming that bodybuilders and other strength athletes only need 0.8 grams of the nutrient per pound of body weight to get all the gains they want.

Any further amounts are supposedly turned into fat. Some have even gone so far as to suggest that extra protein puts a strain on the kidneys. How fortunate that all of the studies to support this claim have been conducted on patients with pre-existing kidney problems. To date, there has been no verified scientific study linking protein-heavy diets to kidney problems in bodybuilders.

BUT HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO I REALLY NEED?

Every body has its own chemistry. This is why it is hard to tell how much protein you will need. But we are convinced that the recommended daily intake of 0.8 grams per kilo of body weight is set too low. Based on this assumption, a 80-pound man would need about 64 grams of protein per day, which may be fine if he's barely moving. But if he does four to five units of weight training and three to four units of cardio per week, he will not get along with it.

CONAN NUTRITION WHEY ISOLAT

Often one finds the basic value of two grams of protein per kilo of body weight per day. Some manufacturers and 150 pound bodybuilders even assume more: four to six grams per kilo daily. But that's probably an exaggeration. When you've found your optimal amount, try getting the majority of protein from foods like meat, fish, and skinless chicken, supplemented with one or two protein shakes a day.

MEAL REPLACEMENT POWDER (MRP)

Today are Meal Replacement Powder (MRP) much more than protein supplements with a few added nutrients. For many, they are the solution when they are on the go when they cannot get other nutrition. Most bodybuilders want to eat five to six times a day; and every meal should have a balanced mix of good quality protein, moderate to high levels of complex carbohydrates, and a small amount of healthy fats. With the fast pace of life nowadays, however, you don't always have the time to prepare five to six high-quality meals every day.

MRP contain almost all the good nutrients in a balanced meal in one liquid that is quick and easy to drink. The best have a precise blend of protein and complex carbohydrates, and most are less than two grams of fat. In addition, they usually have less than 270 calories in water and a little more in skimmed milk. The old Masseaufbauprodukte, so to speak, the first MRP, often had 1000 or more calories in one serving! And these products often contain more than 100 percent of the recommended daily amount for almost all important vitamins and minerals.

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