High Protein Intake

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  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Oops! Someone got animal protein and radioactive waste mixed up again! Don't worry sweetie, happens all the time. Totally understandable.
  • Watermelon_Crush
    Watermelon_Crush Posts: 170 Member
    Yes, it certainly does help, morebean, that's roughly how much I've been taking in a day naturally, so at least it seems balanced!
  • MrsBully4
    MrsBully4 Posts: 304 Member
    So how much radioactive waste should I be taking in per day? I average around 40 grams, is that too low?
  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    probably. I'd say most people need to hit at least 60-80.
  • Menecairiel
    Menecairiel Posts: 164 Member
    Phew! Hearing people say it is ok with higher protein is reassuring as I go over it every single day!
  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    higher protein is even more important when you are working on losing weight, because it helps to prevent lean muscle loss. I shoot for 100-120 a day.
  • Watermelon_Crush
    Watermelon_Crush Posts: 170 Member
    I'm not sure I've got all that much muscle to lose..... :ohwell:
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Well, to be fair, only about 30 or 40 grams are necessary to support the muscle tissue of the average human. It's all the other uses for protein (hormone synthesis, enzyme synthesis, etc,) that cause you to need more, as they are a higher priority in the body than muscle repair, so if you run out before you get to the muscle repair, then it doesn't get done.
  • Watermelon_Crush
    Watermelon_Crush Posts: 170 Member
    Wow, I think I need to read up more on the body and nutrition, I didn't know any of this LOL
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Of course, heavy strength training, and especially intense cardio exercise requires more protein, which is where the 1 gram per pound of lean body mass recommendation comes from.

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