ps2cho

I have read the stickies but i still have some questions:

Im 16 and i weigh 130-135lbs(it varies between each day...) and i max bench 165...(aiming for 170 next week, so close )

Now, im currently taking whey protein to help my muscle growth. My whey protein has 22g of protein in it..i take 2 scoops of it,so 44g im getting. (Btw i make it in a smoothie with a banana,strawberries,milk, orange juice and blend)

What my questions are, how much protein can the body take?

I have read numerous sources and everything seems to differ in opinion.

On the amount of protein, one source i read says when weightlifting/muscle building -> take 1.2-1.6g of protein for every lbs of your bodyweight...so in this example i would need an average daily amount of 162g-216g of protein per day.

Another source said that anything over 1g per 1lbs of body weight is too much and the body cannot use up that much and it will ultimately end up as fat.

Which one is it?


Next question is, sideaffects?

One source i read said :

Protein is a completely natural part of our diets. As long as you don’t overdo it, and take four or five times the recommended dosage, there are no reports of any kind of negative side effect from protein supplementation.


The next source said...


There's research suggesting that too much protein can leave you dehydrated and may increase your risk for gout, kidney stones, and osteoporosis, as well as some forms of cancer. But studies have also shown that too much of anything, from vitamins to water, can be bad for your health. The bottom line? Excess carbs and fat are still associated with health risks, but the success of high-protein diets is no excuse to scarf down a whole pig or an entire side of beef. Keep your appetite in check, though, and a high-protein diet should not negatively impact your health.

everything seems to be opinion.

My last question would be...any good ways to build muscle fast that im not currently doing? Any working out "strategies"?

I use the free weights to work each arm and chest seperatly combined with sets on bench, a few on incline, a few sets of deadlift and squat then when i get home i have a protein shake. This is every other day i work out to allow for muscle regeneration and rest.

thanks, ps2cho

MillerMan

It's 1.0-1.5g per Lb of lean mass (Muscles), If you get too much you won't get fat you'll piss most of it out it won't be stored like calories.

ps2cho

Would taking a small amount of creotine help? I have seen a 52g protein, 5g creotine in 24hr gym selling for $11 for a big container.
Does creotine have any side affects/problems?

thanks, ps2cho

XcelKrush

The Creatine is helpful, but you definetely dont need 52 grams of protein all at once with your bodyweight.

Also-Are you taking your other 2 scoops of whey together? Try to spread your protein out over the day.

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Emma-Leigh

A very similar question on protein was asked here (Too Much Protein?).