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How Much Protein
Should You Consume?
By: Bodybuilding.com
You can use this Protein Calculator to determine the optimum protein consumption to accomplish your goals!
Don't forget about our Amazing Protein Finder!
It's healthiest to divide your protein consumption into 5 or 6 meals evenly spaced throughout the day with the total amount being in the range given by the protein calculator. For more info, check out our whey and ionic whey pages.
A good way to efficiently raise your protein intake is by drinking protein shakes or eating protein bars. Check out our full listing of Protein Powders or Low Carb Proteins for great results. Protein Bars and Protein Powders are perfect for enhancing strength and energy at your convenience.
Highly Recommended Protein Products:
Next Nutrition Designer Whey
Optimum 100% Whey
EAS Simply Protein
ISS Pro-42 Bars
EAS Myoplex Lite Bars
Here's the actual breakdown of recommended grams of protein per lb. of bodyweight for each training goal.
(The Personal Protein Calculator uses the same numbers.)
| Lifestyle/Training Goal |
Daily Protein Needs |
 |
Lifestyle/Training Goal |
Daily Protein Needs |
| Bodybuilding |
1.0 - 1.6g/lb bodyweight |
|
Endurance |
0.7 - 0.9g/lb bodyweight |
| Power & Speed |
0.9 - 1.1g/lb bodyweight |
|
Trauma Recovery |
0.9 - 1.4g/lb bodyweight |
| Dieting |
0.35 - 1.0g/lb bodyweight |
|
Stressed |
0.45 - 0.7g/lb bodyweight |
Sources: 1) Lemon PWR.:Protein and Amino Acid Requirements of the Strength Athlete.;Int J Sport Nutr , 1991;1;127-145 ?2) Tarnoplosky et al: Evaluation of Protein Metabolism Requirements for Trained Strength Atheletes.; J Appl Physiol , 1992:73(5):1986-1995 ?3) Teasley-Strausberg KM.: (Ed.) Nutritional Support Handbook; Cincinnati: Harvey Whitney Books, 1992
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