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Title: Gaining Muscle I read from the replies to some of the messages in the form that one needs to take 1-11/2 grams of protein per pound of body weight. I read from somewhere "A Normal person needs 2000 calories and 50-60 g of protein." If an Average adult weighs 160 pounds,does he need to take 160 g to gain muscle (it is very much higher than the normal 50g intake.) can someone clarify this to me? thank you, shashi. Name: shashi Date: Jul. 3rd, 2001 Title: Re: Gaining Muscle The RDA used to recommend 0.4 g per pound for the average American. The RDA now recommends 0.8 g per pound for those who exercise. Protein is an essential nutrient your body needs to maintain normal body functions. When we exercise, the amount of protein our body requires increases. If this is not meet through dietary means, our body will break down existing sources in our body to get what it needs. This will result in muscle breakdown. The exact amount an individual will require is hard to tell. Everyone is different an one formula will not work on everyone. Studies have shown that 1g/lb is enough for most individuals, but some required more. There are products to see if you are breaking down body proteins, but this is not necessary unless you are a professional. Generally, 0.8-1g/lb if you are exercising for weight loss. If you want to put on muscle, i'd go between 1-1.5g/lb. Name: Kurt Date: Jul. 3rd, 2001 Title: Re: Gaining Muscle fitness work out mountainkim 1knife handblock=3punches knife handblack neckchopelbow inner wrestblack spinaround outsidebalck2middlepunches Kurt wrote:> The RDA used to recommend 0.4 g per pound for the average American. The RDA now recommends 0.8 g per pound for those who exercise. Protein is an essential nutrient your body needs to maintain normal body functions. When we exercise, the amount of protein our body requires increases. If this is not meet through dietary means, our body will break down existing sources in our body to get what it needs. This will result in muscle breakdown. The exact amount an individual will require is hard to tell. Everyone is different an one formula will not work on everyone. Studies have shown that 1g/lb is enough for most individuals, but some required more. There are products to see if you are breaking down body proteins, but this is not necessary unless you are a professional. Generally, 0.8-1g/lb if you are exercising for weight loss. If you want to put on muscle, i'd go between 1-1.5g/lb. Name: paul owens Date: Jul. 4th, 2001 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |