The amount of protein you consume is simply down to your lifestyle. People that workout at the gym and perform high intense workouts will require alot more protein than your average joe.
If your one of these people striving to pack on the lean muscle mass then you will want to have a high
daily protein intake. This is because protein helps repair your muscles after you have damaged them in the gym.
So how much protein should I take to build muscle mass?
You want to aim to consume at least 1 gram of protein for each kilogram of bodyweight per day. The ideal amount for someone that is working out 3-5 times a week in the weights room is 1.5grams.
The calculation:
Calculate your weight in kilograms x 1.5.
E.g.
70kg x 1.2 = 105 grams of protein per day.
What if I don't want to pack on muscle mass but just get fit?
Everyones fitness goal will be different in some kind of way. Below we will look at how much protein you should contain per kilogram of bodyweight depending on your goal.
Weight loss training - 0.8gm
Stamina training -1.0gm
Endurance training 1.2gm
If your not much of a maths wizard you can always use this
How Much Protein Calculator.
Can too much protein be bad for you?
Yes! Too much protein can be very harmful. Your body can only absorb a certain amount of protein per day. Too much protein can put a big strain on your internal organs as they try to digest it. Too much can also make you fat!Follow the above as a guide and never consume more than 1.5gm of protein x bodyweight in kilos per day.
