Protein Intake

[pwloiacano]

I am curious as to what my fellow forum member's take on how much protein to ingest daily.

I know that the "advertising" states that it should be 1 g per 1 lb of bodyweight.

However, I am 44 (45 in April) and my metabolism has slowed compared to my fellow 20/30 year olds out there.

Any feedback on protein intake for over 40 year old bodybuilders??

 

[dallasfan102]

best bet is to get at min 1gram per body weight...

 

[Built]

I am curious as to what my fellow forum member's take on how much protein to ingest daily.
I know that the "advertising" states that it should be 1 g per 1 lb of bodyweight.
However, I am 44 (45 in April) and my metabolism has slowed compared to my fellow 20/30 year olds out there.
Any feedback on protein intake for over 40 year old bodybuilders??

Rule of thumb is a gram per pound lean mass (not bodyweight) at a minimum. Older people and dieters should probably aim higher than this - it enhances bone density, protects lean mass and enhances satiety - which is a real consideration for those of us over forty and trying to keep our weight down!

 

[vortrit]

I get around 300 grams. I'm not quite over 40 yet, however.

 

[bmlax222]

1.5g per pound of lbm is what I go by

 

[trup9]

250-300 gms daily but im still in mid 20's