Protein Consumption Facts

Recently with the advent of whey protein, taking extra protein has become something of a fad. Its fine for bodybuilders and those who work out regularly. But this does lead to the question of how much protein should be consumed each day. The actual figure varies from person to person since factors such as individual body weight and actual diet can change the required intake.

While extra protein doesnt have any direct side effects, excess amounts can disrupt your digestive system and overload your kidneys. One way around this is to drink a lot of extra water on the days when you take a lot of protein. Another potential issue is to lose appetite or at the very least lose interest in eating protein rich products such as meat and milk.

If i was to workout regularly, how much protein should i eat?

Calculate the protein amount based on the calories quantity. If you work out this means you need to double the quantity of proteins because the muscles are worked harder and the proteins will help them grow. The recommendation is 1g protein for every 1lb of body mass. A man that has 150lb and 10% body fat needs 135g of protein each day. This is for people who work out at least three times a week.

How much should i eat if im just dieting?

Since you are not working out stick to the 35% of your daily calorie intake we previously mentioned and just limit your protein consumption to that. Any excess protein will just go out as waste.